…increase by 15-19 MMT CO2e by 2030, depending on the mix of ethanol sources. Revising default lifecycle GHG assessment model assumptions regarding grain sorghum production. Beginning a process to consider…
Agri View: Agriculture Losses from 2017 Storms
…extensive damage in Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Texas had severe damage to it’s cotton crop. In Florida, where they were hit twice, it was citrus and vegetable. Georgia’s…
Natural Garden Pest Protection
…lizards snakes bats birds AND spiders. Insects too. Such as praying mantis, ladybugs, assassin bugs, and green lace wigs. A healthy garden with minimum pest problems and high organic production…
California Industry Aggressively Confronting Sticky Cotton
Confronting sticky cotton is one of the major areas of focus for the California Cotton Ginners & Growers Association (CCGGA). On April 25 the association held their annual Sticky Cotton…
Agri View: Tough Year for Cotton Farmers
Everett Griner talks about the the tough year cotton farmers had in 2017 in today’s Agri View. Everett looks at what happened with the cotton crop last year. What affected…
USDA Under Secretary Ted McKinney meets with California Agricultural Trade Groups
…producer and exporter in the nation, with more than $20 billion in exports in 2016. On average, California farmers and ranchers export approximately 26 percent of their production. Top agricultural…
Administrative Changes Made to the Livestock Indemnity Program
…program. USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey announced an administrative clarification nationwide to the Livestock Indemnity Program. In the event of disease, this change by USDA’s…
Harvest Begins as Extent of Blueberry Damage Remains Unknown
…was damaged but to what extent we just still don’t know yet.” Of all California blueberry production, its estimated that early varieties only represent between eight and 12 percent of…
New Water Sensing Technology Coming to Almond Orchards
…be out here and see it first hand and learn,” said Knutsen. The almond industry’s adoption of other sustainable production methods and ag technologies played a role in the decision…
Starting Your Own Beekeeping Operation
…honey and beeswax production and commercial crop pollination. Honey production depends on the availability of nectar producing plants. Remember to protect your bees from chemicals as much as possible. Find…
Agri View: Avian Flu Detection
…of poultry production, avian flu is the two most dreaded words a poultry farmer can hear. Avian flu is transported to commercial flocks by migratory birds. And, once a commercial…
Dicamba Legal Battle Continues in Arkansas
…sell its XtendiMax herbicide with Vapor Grip Technology, even though it’s registered for use in Arkansas on soybeans and cotton. Spokesman Kyle Richards says the company needs a stable and…
Cage-Free Housing of Hens Comes with Safety Concerns
…a significant shift in production in recent years. Close to 16 percent of all hens in the U.S. were involved in cage-free production in 2017. In order to meet market…
Agri View: Trade Problems with China
…look to other sources for things like cotton, soybeans, and a dozen other farm products. And even if they don’t rebel at the higher prices on steel and aluminum. Cutting…