…and ultimately tree death. Olive Knot Olive Knot Greenhouse Olive production has evolved into high density cultivation and mechanization of pruning and harvesting practices. Although these operations are highly efficient,…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Sessions
…we have production related sessions throughout the three days that include topics such as almond rootstocks, almond varieties, healthy hives and a two-part series on precision irrigation management. There is…
TPP Pork Producers’ No. 1 Priority During Fly-In
…to include funding in the next Farm Bill for a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine bank and to oppose a U.S. Department of Agriculture regulation – the so-called GIPSA…
EPA Glyphosate Assessment Moved to Next Spring
…From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Pesticide Information Center What is glyphosate? Glyphosate is an herbicide. It is applied to the leaves of plants to…
Livestock Groups Launch Website on Antibiotic Changes
…Human and animal health experts agree that antibiotic resistance is a public concern. That’s why animal production rules use guidelines that ensure that antibiotics can be used to keep food…
Countries in TPP Won’t Renegotiate Terms of the Deal
…a special session of the government. The TPP deal would cover 12 countries and roughly 40 percent of the global economy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NFU Reacts to Bayer-Monsanto Merger
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Farmers Union NFU Condemns Bayer/Monsanto Deal, Asks for Critical Review of Consolidation in Ag In response to today’s announcement of a…
New Markets Sought for Walnut Sector
Large supplies of walnuts from California and around the globe mean dramatically lower prices for the state’s farmers, who say they remain hopeful the market will strengthen in the long…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 14
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
State Ag Officials Seek OSHA Enforcement Extension
…policy could increase the price of anhydrous ammonia and decrease its availability, without improving safety.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Letter from: Nathan Bowen, Director, Public…
California Governor Signs Farm Worker Overtime Bill
…Retail buyers will purchase products from other states to keep their costs down as higher production costs will drive prices on California goods higher. He added, “California farmers compete with…
India Wants U.S. to Drop Penalties in WTO Dispute
…Commerce and Industry from India will discuss the issue with U.S. Trade Representative Michael Frohman during a phone call this week. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today said the penalty is…
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…rice, wheat, and corn inflates Chinese prices above market levels, creating artificial government incentives for Chinese farmers to increase production. The United States is challenging China’s government support on behalf…
Pork Producers Can Challenge Information Release
…information being gleaned by someone else. The panel said while information about owners can usually be found in the public, farmers can object to having their information put into a…