…down two percent. Sales of two-wheel drive 100-plus horsepower tractors are down 12 percent, while four-wheel drive tractors are down 10 percent. Combine sales were up 0.3 percent for the…
Dairy Industry Eager to Work With U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer
The dairy industry is eager to work with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to protect and expand market access for U.S. dairy while addressing problematic Canadian dairy policies, the National…
EPA Extends Timeline for Pesticide Applicators Rule
…and stakeholders that more time and resources are needed to prepare for compliance with the rule. The extended timeline will enable EPA to work with states and provide adequate compliance…
Almond Board: Nitrogen Calculator
…calculates N requirements, but is also tied to regulatory compliance, with the ability to create the required Nitrogen Management Plan Worksheet under the ILRP,” Dlott explained. Responsive Model “The model…
NPPC President Ken Maschhoff on USDA Establishing an Undersecretary for Trade
…message to the administration that it should work to preserve and expand foreign market access for U.S. agricultural products. NPPC looks forward to working with the undersecretary to advance trade…
The Danger of Consuming Raw Eggs
Cathy Isom tells us about the safety concern when using raw eggs in recipes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’ve…
May WASDE Report Mostly Neutral
…numbers, however, do not reflect the recent damages to the winter wheat crop in Kansas and other states. The full report is available at USDA dot gov (https://www.usda.gov/oce/commodity/wasde/latest.pdf). From the…
Agri View: Modern Farming Machines
…from Hart-Parr Tractor Company which began operations in 1897 and sold out to Oliver Tractor company in 1929 Photo by fiskness/DepositPhotos autonomous tractors Old farming equipment still in use baling…
First Loans Awarded in the Rural Energy Savings Program
…commercial, farm and residential energy efficiency investments supports rural economies,” Glendenning said. “These investments save money for consumers, create jobs in the community and help energy providers better manage costs.”…
2017 California Almond Forecast
…bloom sprays more difficult. There were also concerns about bees pollinating in the stormy weather, but the extended bloom may have compensated for those issues. While all the rain complicated…
ASTA Hosts Meeting to Discuss Palmer Amaranth, other Weed Issues
…raised awareness about the importance of state seed regulatory systems. When it comes to purchasing seed, meeting participants underscored the need to communicate with growers the importance of buying professionally…
PMA: Work Smarter, Not Harder
“Work smarter, not harder” was an often-said phrase at the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Tech Knowledge Symposium. The annual event is in its fourth year and aims to establish relationships…
Another Study Calls Dairy Fats OK
…years about how saturated fats increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and a belief has grown up that they must increase the risk, but they don’t.” The study combined other…
USDA Announces Delay, Reconsideration of Organic Livestock Rule
…adding new provisions for livestock handling and transport for slaughter and avian living conditions, and expands and clarifies existing requirements covering livestock care and production practices and living conditions. Comments…