…nut, vegetable and ornamental crops. Chloropicrin is used prior to planting these crops to clean the soil, which in turn helps to control diseases and pests. It is injected into…
USDA Week In Review January 16
…U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, farming’s future, improving water quality, and an American Dream house. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov…
Dithane® F-45 Rainshield® Fungicide Registered for Walnuts
…easy to pour, with virtually no dust, and is non-abrasive to equipment. Dithane F-45 can be tank mixed with commonly-used copper products. Additionally, the “Rainshield” technology – a combination of…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015
…of 2015. Those issue areas include: efforts to enhance international trade opportunities, business tax reform, farm bill implementation, the overall farm economy and energy availability and affordability. According to Stallman,…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
…and exhibitors. More than 150 exhibitors and 750 key pre-qualified international and domestic buyers are expected to participate. Registration forms and additional information is available at www.FresnoFoodExpo.com. Exhibitors can take…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Makes Major Announcement Regarding Conservation Projects
…resources on private lands. In addition to supporting local conservation goals, clean land and water investments create jobs in local communities. Conservation work involves building and maintaining infrastructure, such as…
Port Slowdowns are Affecting Farm Shipments
…loss of commerce. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com. Used with permission from Ag Alert, and the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Farm Bureau Delegates Set Public Policy Positions for 2015
…are derived from the federal government’s attempt to overreach in its regulation of land use. “This is particularly true with respect to improper application of federal water rules,” Stallman said….
CDFA Announces Available Funding for Dairy Development Program
…and the application process (see below). There is no cost to attend the workshops or webinar, however, registration is required. Space is limited at each workshop location. Individuals planning to…
Fruit Size and Drop Factors in Citrus Crop Forecast
…and Fruit Size chart. (.pdf) The February Citrus Crop Forecast is scheduled for Tuesday February 10, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time and will be “Live” here on AgNet West.com….
USDA Week In Review January 9
…of USDA Week In Review, happy Hawaiian cows, healthy soils for a healthy future and honoring a great American by helping others. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.usda.gov/oce/foodwaste/index.htm…
Dairy Producers Enroll in New Margin Protection Program
…conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill….
Stallman: Farmers and Ranchers Still Optimistic Despite Washington’s Past Dysfunction
…in Washington will only come through real but principled compromise. “We cannot ignore the extremes of the left and right, but we must speak to the center: the legislators in…
FAA Grants Real Estate, Agricultural UAS Exemptions
…with Tierra Antigua Realty in Tucson, AZ, and Advanced Aviation Solutions in Spokane, WA. Before these exemption approvals, the FAA had granted 12 exemptions to 11 companies in a variety…