Farmland is one of the most significant assets producers have in their portfolio. Strong land values are critical to maintaining strong equity positions for producers and good collateral for ag…
“Good-Guy” Fungus to Take on Killer of Oaks and Ornamental Crops
…Sudden Oak Death, a disease of oak and other hardwood trees in coastal forests of California and Oregon. Nursery growers are familiar with a different manifestation of the pathogen called…
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Proclaims National Farmers Market Week
…supported local producers by encouraging families to meet, and buy from, the farmers and other vendors at their local farmers market. The proclamation Perdue signed notes farmers markets and other…
Almond Board: Harvest Dust Tips
…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…
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…
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….
Farmers Indicate Higher Outlook on Farm Economy
…is a question that we pose periodically to producers in our surveys. On the July 2017 survey, it was clear that a much larger share of producers expect to see…
UF Scientists to Help California, Florida Growers Control Dangerous Avocado Pathogen
…scientists, regulatory agencies and producers prepare for the potential introduction of laurel wilt into California,” said Jonathan Crane, a UF/IFAS professor of horticultural sciences and tropic fruit Extension specialist. “The…
How’s Your Agriculture Labor Availability?
The California Farm Bureau Federation is conducting an Agricultural Labor Availability Survey to get a better understanding of how labor concerns are affecting family farmers and ranchers in California. CFBF…
National Peach Month
…how you eat them just as long as during this month you celebrate National Peach month by eating them in as many ways as you can think of. California puts…
Canada Egg Production Up Nearly 5 Percent This Year
Egg production in Canada is on the rise, increasing 4.4 percent in the last year. Statistics Canada, the nation’s statistics agency, says Canadian egg producers generated 64.5 million dozen eggs…
Growth Energy Calls Court Decision on RVO’s a Win for Consumers
…the American Coalition for Ethanol, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, the National Corn Growers Association, National Sorghum Producers and the Renewable Fuels Association filed the petition. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor…
Poultry Producers Comment on NAFTA Renegotiation Plans
U.S. poultry producers say the modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement could bring trade improvements. The National Chicken Council and the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council together…
Agri View: Sweet Reward
…were first grown in Africa. Worldwide there are some 1200 different varieties. Here in the United States, Florida, California, Texas, Georgia, and Arizona are the five largest growers. And in…