…so prevention programs are not raided. Secretary Perdue made his remarks earlier today at the National Association of State Foresters’ annual meeting in Charleston, West Virginia. “Every one of you…
Entomologist Frank Zalom Delivers 2017 ARS B. Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture at ASHS Conference
…first helped develop and then implemented a pest management program for the navel orangeworm—a key almond pest—that has been widely adopted by California growers. As a result, damage from this…
USDA Trade Mission to Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Agriculture in Brazil
…1. 7 Seas Group USA, Plano, Texas 2. Alltech Inc., Nicholasville, Ky. 3. American Coalition for Ethanol, Sioux Falls, S.D. 4. Blue Diamond Growers, Sacramento, Calif. 5. CHS Inc., Inver…
Every Winery Needs a Dog
…animals, sniff out the harmful critters and pests before a harvest, and actually help vineyards cut down on the use of machinery, pesticides and other chemicals. California, which produces about…
W. H. and GOP Leaders Considering Ditching Estate Tax Repeal
…The Republican conference is meeting this weekend, and Wolff says AFBF expects details of a proposal could be released early next week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
EPA Mulling Options on Dicamba
…for the 2018 growing season with an eye towards ensuring that the technology is available,” and that growers use it responsibly. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Milk Processing Expansion Needed
…bear the brunt of the near-term oversupply of milk, they are increasingly looking for ways to discourage producers from expanding production. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Exports Groups Urge Passage of the CREAATE Act
…both programs have faced stagnant funding and eroding real dollar impact due to inflation, sequestration, administrative costs and increased global competition. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Talks Head to Canada Next Week
…$1.5 billion. For exports to Canada, it’s estimated that the U.S. exports $4.8 billion worth of fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
2016 Sales of U.S. Certified Organic Agricultural Production Up
California continues to lead in certified farms, acres, sales Sales of organic agricultural production continued to increase in 2016, when U.S. farms produced and sold $7.6 billion in certified organic…
California Avocados Delicate Relationship With NAFTA
Some industry groups claim the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has hurt California growers because of unfair competition from Mexico. That is not the case for the avocado industry,…
Pecan Pies at Risk Following Hurricane Irma
…for decades and some in the state are 100 years old, but any new trees planted won’t bear a crop for about five to seven years. From the National Association…
Tulare County ACP Suppression Continues
The San Joaquin Valley ACP/HLB Task Force is recommending that growers in a portion of northern Tulare County treat for Asian citrus psyllid. There have been several trap detections over…
Tyson Reevaluating Planned Facility After Locals Back Away from Incentives
…But, those plans are now in jeopardy after the county decision, which followed a town hall meeting that persuaded the local officials to oppose the project. From the National Association…