…better guide to researchers and narrow the field in the future for selecting chemicals worth screening as new control agents for Varroa mites. The largest single grant for this project…
Hartzler Introduces Legislation to Address Broadband in Farm Bill
Republican U.S. House member Vicky Hartzler of Missouri is seeking to include rural broadband in the next farm bill. Monday, Hartzler introduced the Expanding Rural Access to Broadband Act, which…
Citrus Showcase Addresses Several Industry Concerns
…the Exeter Memorial Building and has expanded over the years to “have well over a thousand growers walking through the exhibit hall, meeting with vendors, networking with each other,” said…
Farm Bureau Praises Withdrawal of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
…of our food. The rule did not promote food safety or animal welfare. It went beyond the intent of the Organic Production Act by allowing for animal welfare standards and…
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…
Canada Staying Calm and Constructive Amidst Trade Talks
…in response to Trump’s tariff plan for steel and aluminum, Reuters says Canada is trying to stay constructive, and use negotiations for a better outcome. For now, the tariff plan…
South Korea Forming Response team to U.S. Trade Protectionism
…response team. South Korea has requested to be excluded from proposed higher import tariffs on steel exports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, emphasizing the negative effects the…
Almond Matters: California Weather Increasing Importance of Fungicides
…followed by mild temperatures have helped create ideal growing conditions for a variety of plant diseases. “That triggers a lot of our pathogens, our organisms in our orchards, to activate,”…
Trump Tells Canada he wants “Fair” NAFTA Deal
…better.” The NAFTA negotiations have a deadline of March 31st, before the Mexican presidential election in July and the U.S. midterm elections in November, but the talks can and will…
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves; but Uncertainty about the Future of NAFTA Looms
…future. So, a year ago the primary driver behind the barometer’s rise was better expectations for the future, whereas this year the primary driver appears to be an ongoing improvement…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
Agricultural producers wanting to enhance current conservation efforts are encouraged to renew their Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) contract. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps private landowners build…
CFBF: Requiring Workers Return to Home Country Not an Option
…have family there anymore,” Little said. H.R. 4760 is the immigration reform act that’s being discussed, and it includes the AG Act that will require workers to return to their home…
No Tariff Exceptions for Canada/Mexico
…from the tariffs will be if they sign a new North American Free Trade Agreement that’s better for America. “Canada must treat American farmers better and Mexico must stop drugs…
California Strawberry Commission Website Offers Improved Grower Resources
The California Strawberry Commission website has been retooled to provide a better experience for those looking for up-to-date growing information. “We’re pretty excited about it, we relaunched our CalStrawberry.com, which…