…says Illinois Corn Growers president Justin Durdan. The November 9th crop production report puts corn harvest yield at 175.4 bushels per acre. If realized, that number would be a record….
Water Managers Prepare for New Rainfall Season
…many farmers were working to finish harvest of summer crops, including cotton, pomegranates, walnuts and pistachios. Mark Bagby of Calcot Ltd., a cotton marketing cooperative owned by growers in California…
Almond Board: Post-Harvest Irrigation
It’s the time of year when growers should be focusing on post-harvest irrigation. Sabrina Hill spoke with Almond Board Senior Manager, Irrigation and Water Efficiency, Spencer Cooper to find out…
Autumn Planting for Fall Vegetables
…planting for harvests that we can look forward to in the months ahead. There are several vegetables that don’t like the cold but there are many that do and should…
Seed Company Helps Jump-start Elementary Garden
…be released for certain donations.” Those donations can be in the form of seed, transplants and even produce. Scott said they harvest some trials specifically to donate to local food…
Agriculture Leading Commodity Trade Job Changes
…from years of bumper harvest levels is reducing volatility and trading opportunities for major trade clearinghouses, forcing them to tighten their belts. At least 40 senior managers and executives in…
USDA Offers Support to People and Communities Affected by California Wildfires
…wildfires by guaranteeing their business loans with eligible lenders through the Business and Industry Loan Guarantee Program. Funds also may be available from Rural Development’s intermediary lenders. Help for Housing…
Watching Out for Black-Hearted Pomegranates
Harvest season is underway and growers should pay close attention to the instances of black-hearted pomegranates in their orchards. The fruit can appear to be healthy on the exterior, but…
Farmers in Wildfire Zones Assess Impact
…what we can do.” In many cases, that meant assessing the impact on North Coast vineyards and trying to harvest the grapes left on the vines when the fires hit….
California Addressing Wildfire Damage
…as those who were evacuated are returning to the area. Damage He says many of the grapes in the area were harvested before the fires. While wine and grapes are…
Report Shows Uncertainty Harming Farmers
Trade and regulatory uncertainty is hampering U.S. Farmers. The Global Harvest Initiative released its 2017 GAP reports or Global Productivity Report. The report shows that for the fourth straight year,…
Housing Support Fund for Ag Workers Displaced by Fires
With firefighters gaining control of fires throughout Sonoma County, the Grape Growers Foundation (SCGGF) announced it is partnering with the Sonoma County Farm Bureau to establish a housing recovery fund…
California Labor Shortages Detailed in Survey
…and other incentives in hopes of attracting more labor. However, reports indicate that fewer individuals are applying for seasonal harvest jobs. Many farmers indicated their operations are moving more towards…
Agri View: 2017 Crop Harvest
Everett Griner talks about the different crops and the 2017 crop harvest in today’s Agri View. 2017 Crop Harvest…