…for growers. Listen to the interview with Gabriele Ludwig. More from the Almond Board of California: Acquiring or using low-dust harvest equipment may not be an option for all, so…
Ireland Could be GMO-Free Haven
…and that he thinks the nation should not try to be, adding that “organic has its place, but it is not mainstream.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Bees Are Buzzing Back from Colony Collapse
…bees have mites.” She claims that Colony Collapse Disorder has been vastly overshadowed by diseases, recognizable parasites, and diagnosable physiological problems. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Endorsed Immigration Bill Could Harm Farm Labor
A bill endorsed by President Donald Trump that would change the U.S. immigration system may harm farm labor. The bill by Republican Senators Tom Cotton of Arkansas and David Perdue…
Senate Democrats Revive Bill to End Cuba Embargo
…five years, with even bigger gains possible. However, the bill faces stiff opposition from the Republican Party and the Trump administration. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexico Releases NAFTA Goals
…and Canada, the two trading partners included in NAFTA with the U.S., are the biggest export destinations for U.S. agricultural goods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Crisis Exemption Extended to Fight Lygus
Originally set to expire August 4, the Section 18 Crisis Exemption that allowed for the use of Transform (Sulfoxaflor) has been extended to October 31. Growers in California are pleased…
Farm City Newsday, Wednesday 8-2-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachios, July 31
…the calculator at the University of California integrated pest management website. All locations use CIMIS weather stations. NOW Degree Day reports are sponsored by Dow AgroSciences and Intrepid Edge insecticide….
Yellow Jackets on the Farm or Garden
Cathy Isom has some tips about how to keep the peace in the garden and on the farm with an important insect that often gets a bad wrap. That’s coming…
Conaway: Farm Bill Work to Begin in Eight Weeks
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway says work on the 2018 Farm Bill will start within the next eight weeks. Speaking during a farm bill listening session in his home…
Mexico Names Chief NAFTA Negotiator
…says the first round of talks this month will likely lay the groundwork for the negotiating topics and schedule for the renegotiation effort. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Farmers Indicate Higher Outlook on Farm Economy
…while a measure below 100 indicates pessimism regarding the farm economy. In July, farmers were asked if they expect to see higher, lower, or about the same grain, oilseed and…
Brazil, U.S., Set for Corn Selling Showdown
…for the coming marketing year. Still, experts in the U.S. say the nation is expected to remain the world’s top supplier. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….