…per certification category that includes crop, livestock, wild crop, handling, and State Organic Program fees. The funding support will cover costs including application fees, inspection fees, and state and federal…
Mixed Year for Cotton Growers with Less Water and Higher Prices
…was down due to a lack of water. Cropping decisions in areas with no surface water deliveries and restricted pumping caused many growers to prioritize permanent crops in lieu of…
MSOB: The Role of Biostimulants in IPM Systems
Biostimulants have an interesting role in overall integrated pest management (IPM) systems. While the materials are designed to improve things like yield and overall crop health, they can also provide…
USDA Providing $1.8 Billion in Producer Payments Through ARC and PLC
…farmers who signed up for Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) for the 2020 crop year. The funding support provided through each of the programs is meant…
Crops Sector Received 65% of PPP Loans for Agriculture in 2020
Information updated by USDA’s Economic Research Service shows 65 percent of Paycheck Protection Program 2020 agriculture funds went to crop farms, with 35 percent for livestock. Last year, farmers and…
Need to Know Points About Growing Winter Squash
…these are easy to control, an infestation can devastate your crop. Look for natural solutions to control pests. The easiest and most effective way to rid your patch of beetles…
MSOB: Biological Materials for Arthropod Management in Organic Vegetables
Biological materials play an important part in integrated pest management, particularly in organic systems. Vegetable crops have a variety of arthropod pests that impact production, including different types of thrips,…
VofV: Almond Evolution – Self-Pollinating Varieties, Rootstock Gene Editing, Labor-Saving Tech
…out more at WGA.com. What do pest-controlling GMO insects have in common with orchard biomass recycling? They are both part of the almond industry’s effort to increase crop yield, improve…
Beat the odds with Atticus
Don’t leave your success to chance: Place your bet on a solid crop protection strategy Specialty crop growers are high-stakes gamblers. Despite meticulous planning and vast experience, any grower can…
Specialty Crops Program Deploys New Network for Inspection and Audit Services
…and implementing a new web-based platform to modernize USDA specialty crops inspection and audit services. The new platform, the Specialty Crops Integrated Operating Network (SCION) will be deployed in three…
Urban Agriculture Grants and Cooperative Agreements Selected by USDA
…Service Agency will also continue developing county committees specifically designed to address urban agriculture. Risk management training efforts and crop insurance education for historically underserved and urban producers will also…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features a conversation with the California Walnut Board, a report on crop conditions for…
Mandatory Inspections Suspended for California Walnuts
…preliminary six-month moratorium on the enforcement of the mandatory inspection requirements. That’s been effective since September 1, 2021, just in time for the new crop year,” said Rahm. “All in…
Over $30 Million Invested in Organic Research and Extension
…will be funded through grants made possible by the Organic Transitions Program, which supports projects that assist existing and transitioning organic livestock and crop producers adopt organic practices and improve…