The Department of Agriculture recently released the first production estimate for the 2019 U.S. cotton crop, with expectations of reaching levels that have not been seen in more than a…
Lockout/Tagout Compliant Means All Machines
…realizing all of the mechanical things entering the facility. “I had the opportunity to meet with an equipment manufacturer…their mechanics are not following lockout/tagout/blockout protocol when it comes to doing…
USDA Reminds Producers of Approaching Marketing Assistance Loan Deadlines
Image by DESPIERRES from Pixabay May 31 Deadline for Feed Grains, Upland Cotton, Soybeans and Minor Oilseeds U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard Fordyce reminds…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take several actions to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation and…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-23-19
…has sparked lone-worker safety. AgSafe joins us in a report with some easy tips for a protocol. The Almond Board joins us in our interview segment with a few free…
Accident Spurs Lone Worker Protocol Thoughts
…how to form a suitable protocol. Accident Spurs Lone Worker Protocol Thoughts About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute…
Pilot Program for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Coming in June
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol that was introduced at the end of last year during the Cotton Sourcing USA Summit is now beginning to take shape. The program is intended…
USDA Inspection Rates to Increase 10%
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it will be increasing inspection fees for fresh produce quality and condition, along with audit verification services. The rate for audit verification…
Latest DATOC Report Highlights ACP/HLB Projects
…Psyllid and Huanglongbing (Citrus Greening) in California.” The revised protocol incorporates information gathered from disease development patterns in commercial citrus in Texas and Florida. The DATOC report also noted that…
‘Significant Increase’ in Cotton Plantings Projected
Although cotton plantings might have gotten a bit of a late start this year, overall cotton acreage is expected to increase considerably. California cotton is coming off of a strong…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-02-19
…in space, the NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program and how this year is expected to be a strong year for cotton plantings. You’ll also get an almond update on where all…
LGMA Adopts New Water Rules for Leafy Greens
…increased safety protocol comes after romaine lettuce contaminated with E. coli sickened nearly 300 people last year. Investigations conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that the outbreaks…
Deadline Extended for Producers to Certify 2018 Crop Production for MFP Payments
…to producers of corn, cotton, sorghum, soybeans, wheat, dairy, hogs, fresh sweet cherries and shelled almonds. FSA will issue payments based on the producer’s certified total production of the MFP…
US Wins Another Dispute Over Chinese Trade Practices
A World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement panel found that certain Chinese trade practices were inconsistent with WTO commitments. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue…