…year. Bankers also report increasing collateral requirements for agricultural loans, as well as declining available funds and farm loan repayment rates. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EPA Approves Some Dicamba-Based Herbicides
…its largest technology launch in history. The company expects that soybean variety will be planted on 15 million acres next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Acreage Planting Switch Possible in 2017
…next year. Talk of farmers cutting back on technology and traits next year probably doesn’t happen in soybeans because of increasing resistance in weeds like Waterhemp. From the National Association…
The California Kitchen: Pickled Garlic Cloves with Sweet Peppers
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pickled garlic cloves with sweet peppers with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Red…
Pesticide Data Program Summary Released
…to identify foods to be tested on a rotating basis. In 2015, surveys were conducted on fresh and processed foods including fruits and vegetables as well as peanut butter. AMS…
A Foundation for the Future of BLM’s Renewable Energy Program
…fee structure in response to market conditions, which will bring down near-term costs for solar projects. The rule complements the Department’s landscape-scale planning efforts, including the Western Solar Plan, California’s…
Growing Quality Tomatoes with Half the Nitrogen and a Third Less Water
How do you cut your water use by a third, cut your nitrogen use in half, maintain your tomato yield and improve your fruit quality? “With patience, perseverance and by…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Sessions
…at almondconference.com. From the Almond Board: Every year in December, the Almond Board of California hosts The Almond Conference, which provides opportunities for growers and processors to interact with researchers…
Almond Matters: New Tool for California Growers
…of field development for Valent U.S.A., Clay says there is a new tool available this coming season for California almond growers. “The new product for almonds is called ReTain California…
Cautious Optimism Ahead in Dairy Prices
…stocks to use ratio. U.S. milk production trends are starting to move east. Bailey said the most recent milk production report showed a decline in California milk production and a…
Ag Groups React to New GIPSA Rules
…implement a “one size fits all requirement on chicken-growing contracts that would stifle innovation and lead to higher costs for consumers.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
What Does President Trump Mean for Canada
…anywhere with Trump in office, so that means Canada has to think about possibly negotiating separate deals with Japan and Mexico. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Soybean Group Wants TPP Vote in Lame-Duck Session
Now that the elections are wrapped up, Congress will be coming together to set the agenda for their upcoming lame-duck session. The American Soybean Association wants the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement…
USDA WASDE Report At a Glance
…indicated that the U.S. cow inventory increased less rapidly than previously expected. However, output per cow is raised from last month. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….