…Planting Intentions Survey indicates U.S. cotton producers plan to plant 9.8 million acres of cotton this spring. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened the enrollment period for the 2024…
Cotton Producers Report A Decrease in Planting Intentions This Year
The National Cotton Council’s Early Season Planting Intentions Survey indicates U.S. cotton producers plan to plant 9.8 million acres of cotton this spring, down 3.7 percent from last year. Upland…
Taking a Measured Approach to New Raisin Varieties
…Rais-One and cultivation methods. “At this point I have mixed feelings about both varieties,” Sahatjian said of the Rais-One and Sunpreme raisins, “I’m going to hold off on planting any…
Ag Groups Respond to Dicamba Decision
Agriculture groups around the nation responded to the EPA’s decision to allow farmers to use existing stocks of dicamba for the upcoming planting season. The American Farm Bureau Federation sent…
Almond Update: Nutrient Summit Presentations Now Available
…delivered a presentation on Soil Preparation and Nutrient Amendments. She highlighted several considerations for growers to keep in mind when planting new almond trees. “The big ones, I would say,…
NRCS Seeking Public Comment on Eight Conservation Practices
…NRCS is requesting comments on the conservation practices of mulching, hedgerow planting, wetland restoration, seasonal water management for wildlife, field borders, grazing management, filter strips, and structures for water control….
NCFC President Responds to Decision to Revoke Approval of Dicamba Products
…problematic. “I am just returning from a trip to Alabama with ag retailers down in that region, and planting season is upon them. They are ready to roll out the…
Farmers Can Now Pay Farm Loans Online
…Agency (FSA) to streamline its processes, especially for producers who may have limited time during the planting or harvest seasons to visit a local FSA office; modernize and improve customer…
California Chill Report: Grower Finds Success with Dormex in Pistachios
…it at 100 gallons an acre with an air sprayer, covering around 12 rows in my planting.” Watson began working with Dormex in his pistachios two years ago and noted…
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA
…of planting cover crops as a Good Farming Practice in 2019. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) has praised RMA’s decision to update the GFP definition. NSAC Policy Specialist Billy…
Optimism in Christmas Tree Industry
…very optimistic about the future of the industry. They’re planting more trees now, which will be ready for sale in about 10 years, and most growers believe those trees will…
Almond Update: Actionable Information for Growers at The Almond Conference
…worked very well this year,” Saa explained. Another session focused on actionable information for growers is the “Replanting an Almond Orchard in Today’s Financially Challenging World” session. The panel will…
Nearly Double the Acreage for California Rice Farmers This Year
…grower interest, demonstrating the industry’s commitment to environmental stewardship. While the abundance of rain made water more available to California rice farmers, it also delayed production a bit. Planting was…
World Food Prize Laureate Celebrated
…farmland,” Bradstad said while awarding the prize. “I believe this is a moment in human history for the removal of a land mine and the planting of a grapevine or…