…climate data. “This isn’t new ground or new territory for us but moreover it’s a continuation of a commitment to taking care of the land here in the Valley,” Stults…
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
…as many ‘runners’ as previous varieties. Producers can see how these new varieties performed before purchasing them this fall. All of the trial data is on the California Strawberry Commission’s…
EPA Registers Long-Term Uses of Sulfoxaflor While Ensuring Strong Pollinator Protection
…2016, following a 2015 decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacating the registration of sulfoxaflor citing inadequate data on the effects on bees, EPA reevaluated the data and approved registrations that…
Rural Broadband Will Boost Economy, Improve Sustainability and Animal Welfare
…data and maps “fail to accurately determine broadband access,” Hurst said. “Farmers and ranchers … must have access to fixed and mobile broadband to be more efficient, economical and responsive…
Secretary Perdue Praises Farming Innovations at Forbes AgTech Summit
…Mayor Joe Gunter. A panel discussion on aerial imaging and data. A panel discussion on bee health Along with agricultural innovations, the Secretary also addressed trade concerns as they relate…
CFBF: California Budget ‘A Win’ for Agriculture Despite Funding Cuts
…what the data says, and what the science says and make decisions based on that.” Listen to Houston’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Squaring Off Against the Unknown, California Hemp Grower Bets Big
…on hemp production is based on data collected through indoor production in a controlled environment, which is drastically different from traditional outdoor farming. “We’re at the mercy of the weather,…
Educating Urban Water Users on Agricultural Water Needs
…its focus to deliver information to a more select group of consumers in order to have the most beneficial impact. “The whole social media, data gathering world that we live…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…data in the final rule and the decision not to finalize proposals that would work against biofuels blending. NCGA’s comments also highlighted the impact of EPA’s expansive Renewable Fuel Standard…
EPA Delivers On President Trump’s Promise To Allow Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…a party’s RIN holdings exceed certain thresholds and additional data collections to improve EPA market monitoring capability. These new reforms will also help EPA continue to gather the information needed to…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-31-19
…really good places to grow grapes, but it’s not feasible. Also, the NASS released the state and county summaries from the 2017 census data and there are a few highlights…
California Highlights in 2017 Census of Agriculture
…County Profiles break down the vast amount of data collected through the census and provides a more individualized look at American agriculture. Overall, California producers are responsible for 12 percent…
USDA Releases Baseline Data on Antimicrobial Use by Beef and Swine Operations
…feedlots and on large swine operations during 2016. The data USDA collected and studied will help animal health officials – as well as the human health community and consumers –…
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…