…according to data compiled by researcher Euromonitor International. Over the same period, demand has increased in neighboring Poland, France, and Austria. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
ASTA Testifies before House Ag Committee on Plant Breeding Innovation, Farm Bill
Andrew W. “Andy” LaVigne American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) President & CEO Andrew W. LaVigne testified at a U.S. House Agriculture Committee hearing on the Farm Bill and innovation in…
Groundwater Planning Moves into Next Phase
…into its next phase. Christine Souza is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at csouza@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachios, July 10
…the calculator at the University of California integrated pest management website. All locations use CIMIS weather stations. NOW Degree Day reports are sponsored by Dow AgroSciences and Intrepid Edge insecticide….
Many Other Ways to Save Bees
…you can help and save bees. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Many Other Ways to Save Bees Planting native flowers and plants in and around our homes…
Protecting Pollinators Through New Certification Program
…Xerces Society. Certified farmers are granted permission to use the Bee Better seal on their produce. Manufacturers can also use the seal on products that contain Bee Better Certified ingredients….
Western View: Ventura County
…industries impact and support a local economy. It’s a program that could benefit farmers in other parts of the country. To learn more about it, visit their website at www.treasureourfarms.com….
Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting
…Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board, American National CattleWomen, Inc. and the National Cattlemen’s Foundation. Cattle industry members will meet in both NCBA Policy committees and subcommittees,…
States Sue EPA to Prevent Insecticide Use
…the data they based the decision on. Chlorpyrifos is commonly sprayed on citrus fruits, apples, cherries, and other crops. Dow, the maker of the product, did not immediately respond to…
Russia Extends Ban on U.S. and E.U. Produce
…Russia’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict. A Packer Dot Com article says the import ban has put the squeeze on American producers as no shipments to Russia means increased competition…
Pork Wants U.S. Bilateral Trade Deal with Japan
…purchased $1.6 billion in U.S. pork. Demand is very strong in spite of tariffs and other measures that limit market access. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Growing Veggies by Vertical Gardening
…in the future. I’m Cathy Isom… Vertical Gardening – Simple Ideas for a Vertical Vegetable Garden If your space is limited and you’re looking for ways to increase the amount…
‘Worst is Over’ for Snow-Melt, Officials Say
…its water infrastructure. “It would be so easy to point fingers here, but the only finger pointing I would do is over the lack of investment in our infrastructure over…
Fly Control in Cattle Herds
…fly breeding cycles. It is recommended to use more than one approach for fly control. With all the products that are available on the market, it is important to work…