…Bayer worked with the United Fresh Start Foundation through its partnership with the national Salad Bars to Schools initiative. “The salad bar concept came from just looking at overall nutrition…
Industry Reaction on the Removal of Section 232 Tariffs
…agreement to roll back metal tariffs that have soured U.S.-Mexico cheese trade and slowed passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The United States agreed to end Section 232 tariffs…
Pilot Program for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Coming in June
…to track cotton production practices to identify areas which can be updated and improved. Implementing a data collection initiative is part of the industry’s work to achieve its overall 2025…
Almond Matters: Crop Conditions Looking Good So Far
…said Machado. “We just have to be very diligent on our spray timings when we get to the hull-split.” Despite some delays in spring applications, it appears that almond crop…
Landscaping with Moss Adds to Your Garden
…moss in flats and rolls similar to other ground cover plants. The advantage of this method is that once you roll your moss out, water it, and walk on it;…
Why You Should Consider Growing St. John’s Wort
…olive oil, that oil will turn deep red in hue. If the oil is made from dried St. John’s wort, however, it may remain clear. Roll a flower bud between…
Report Released on Rural Broadband and Benefits of Next Generation Precision Agriculture
…exist in rural America. The Report identified Achieving e-Connectivity in Rural America as a cornerstone recommendation. The Administration has been executing this priority call to action through the American Broadband Initiative…
CARB and CDFA Develop New Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiative
…working with the Perennial Farming Initiative in developing the Restore California Renewable Restaurants program. The voluntary initiative allows diners to choose restaurants that are helping to fund the reduction of…
Last Chance to Comment on OTA GRO Organic Initiative
…initiative. The Generate Results and Opportunity for Organic initiative, simply referred to as GRO Organic, is a private-sector effort to advance voluntary industry-invested organic research, promotion and education. GRO Organic…
Almond Matters: Prepping for Navel Orangeworm Management
…that are flying.” For almonds, the most harmful generation is the third generation which typically coincides with hull split when the nuts are vulnerable to damage. Maintaining diligence with trapping…
2018 Had the Lowest Wine Export Value in Six Years
…increased as a result, with countries such as Australia having tax and tariff rates that are less than half of the 79 percent levied on U.S. wines. Australia will also…
Conservation Stewardship Program Applications Due by May 10
Those looking to enroll in USDA’s Conservation Stewardship Program will have until Friday, May 10 to apply for funding this year. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be investing…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…informed all the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) borrowers of the new provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill affecting the borrower’s participation in the Cushion of Credit Program. American Broadband Initiative: On…
Almond Matters: Sustainable Practices Improve Overall Industry
…Almond Board of California (ABC) has been working with growers for a number of years through a sustainability initiative. “CASP, or the California Almond Sustainability Program is actually coming up…