In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the most effective means for foliar disease protection relies on careful monitoring combined with a management plan that alternates products to…
Top Vegetable Varieties for 2018
…habaneros. Sweet Corn was # 3. Pak Choi, also known as Bok Choy, came in at # 4. A number of different tomato varieties won awards for All American Selection…
Barrasso Introduces Catch-all Farm Regulation Reduction Bill
…includes eight bills, including the Fair Agricultural Reporting Method, or FARM Act. The FARM Act was introduced by Nebraska Republican Senator Deb Fischer, which seeks an exemption to emission reporting…
Commodity Classic Attendance Tops 8,000
…Commodity Classic is presented by the American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The 2019 Commodity…
Hartzler Introduces Legislation to Address Broadband in Farm Bill
…she says would make necessary changes to existing Rural Utilities Telecommunications programs to ensure rural Americans aren’t left behind in the digital age. Hartzler says she plans to work with…
Agri View: Imported Organics
…real. Now, before you get upset, it is mostly imported food products that do not meet the requirements of American grown organics. Even if you have been fooled, Congress has…
Citrus Showcase Addresses Several Industry Concerns
…of Food and Agriculture regarding the Food Safety Modernization Act and the auditing process. “Hopefully it gets us out of a multitude of audits that are duplicate of each other…
Farm Bureau Praises Withdrawal of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “The American Farm Bureau supports USDA’s decision to withdraw the misguided Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices…
American Beef Exports Have Strong Start in 2018
American beef exports in January illustrated a significant increase compared to the sizable totals from the previous year. According to information that was collected by the United States Department of…
Organic Herbs & Female Empowerment: A NRCS Success Story
…Her next project entails planting lemongrass to act as a natural pest deterrent, as well as implementing a high tunnel planned through NRCS to protect her organic basil from the…
Latest RFS Bill Ignores Ethanol Benefits and Science
…ignores current science reflecting the significant environmental benefits of ethanol and would have a catastrophic impact on the nation’s economy, energy security, and family farmers.” The bill would immediately phase…
Business, Farm, Union Groups React to Trump’s Tariffs
…imported steel and aluminum. Higher production costs mean higher prices, making American products more expensive, thereby putting American jobs at risk.” The Farmers for Free Trade Coalition says it expects…
Mexico, Canada Don’t Want Tariff Exemptions Tied to NAFTA
…a possible permanent exemption to take place outside of the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Politico quotes the Mexican Economy Ministry in a release that says, “The process of…
Cap on Conventional Ethanol RINs Will Reduce Biodiesel Market
…impact can be expected for other oilseed meals, such as canola. These increased costs may negatively impact consumer food costs. “This analysis clearly demonstrates the severe harm to the biodiesel…