…farmers.” NSP offered up similar comments to CropLife America, hoping EPA would explore all avenues of appeal following review of the order. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Tractor, Combine Sales, Posting Strong Numbers
Overall U.S. sales of tractors and combines continued to post strong numbers, led by combines and four-wheel-drive tractors, according to the July 2018 report from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers….
Agri View: Domestic Grapes Still in Demand
…not for California there would not be a grape crop. It isn’t the grapes that makes it a vital crop. It is the by-product. You know what that is? No,…
Tree Mortality Work Paying Off During Fires
California’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has been helping landowners who are overwhelmed by tree mortality. Their small Mariposa partnership office was recognized in 2017 for their massive workload on the…
Brazilian Judge Suspends Glyphosate Use
…file appeals. Herbicide manufacturers contend that Brazil’s farmers have been safely using glyphosate for more than 40 years. A Brazil-based agribusiness industry association representative says he “thinks the judge is…
Court Tells EPA to Ban Chlorpyrifos
…a Trump administration reversal of an Obama administration plan to impose a ban. Chlorpyrifos is used on cotton, corn, almonds and fruit trees including oranges, bananas and apples, to kill…
Global Food Prices Decline
…for butter and cheese. Finally, sugar prices fell six percent, largely driven by improved production prospects in the main sugar producing countries. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Futures Survey: Farmer Support for Trump Slipping
…Farm Futures surveyed 924 growers from July 20 to August 2. Farmers were invited by email to fill out an online questionnaire. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Rice Outlook Looks Good
Rice fields in Central Valley California Everett Griner talks about one of the most consumed foods in the world, the 2018-19 rice crop outlook, in today’s Agri View. Rice Outlook…
When to Harvest Meyer Lemons
…fruit. Once lemons start to grow give them around 6 months to mature. Be careful not to harvest them until their skin changes from green to dark yellow. Meyer lemons…
FDA to Consider Organic Labeling Claims
…While the Department of Agriculture has jurisdiction over the term organic, Gottlieb says FDA oversees “general food labeling compliance and safety issues.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Coalition Pushing for COOL in NAFTA for Beef and Pork
…coalition claims: “Unless we address the food labeling issue, the effectiveness of renegotiating NAFTA to strengthen America’s overall economy will be diminished.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Weekly Drought Monitor Update
…imposed by 665 public water supply authorities, according to the Texas Drought Preparedness Council, with a few mandating moderate to severe restrictions. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Grains Exports on Track to Set New Record
…as a reminder of the resiliency” of U.S. exports and of the quality and price competitiveness of U.S. coarse grains and co-products. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….