…The legislation also includes an additional $9.5 billion for assisting livestock operations and specialty crop producers who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. In a letter addressed to Senate…
EPA Looks to Reduce Time Required for Pesticide Registration
…Endangered Species Act is an issue that has frustrated America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers for far too long. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are cutting the red tape to unleash…
Livestock Haulers Included in Hours of Service Waiver
…National Pork Producers Commission and the Livestock Market Association, the FMCSA issued an Expanded Emergency Declaration on March 18 which expands the original exemption definition. The Office of the Secretary…
USDA Service Centers Open for Business by Phone Appointment Only
…not available producers can receive assistance from the closest alternate Service Center by phone. Producers can find Service Center phone numbers at farmers.gov/service-center-locator. FPAC agencies continue to look at the…
Sivanto Applications Showing Strong Results for Growers
…well.” SIVANTO MANAGES SUGARCANE APHID PRESSURE Sugarcane aphid became a significant problem for sorghum producers in 2016, as more broad-spectrum insecticides were proving to be ineffective. Agronomy and Nutrient Management…
Almond Update: Incentives Help Pay for Upgrades, Orchard Recycling
The Almond Board of California is reminding producers around the state that two beneficial incentive programs remain open for applications. The first being the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s National Air…
Finding the Threshold for Almond Hull Concentration in Dairy Rations
…milk production was not affected. Basically, the milk production at 12 pounds was the same as when we feed four pounds, which is a positive when you’re feeding that high…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…in place to ensure that it can continue to deliver on its mission of creating global trade opportunities for the producers and exporters of American farm and food products. These…
Bill to Enhance Agricultural Border Inspections Signed into Law
…African swine fever and other foreign animal diseases to the United States is our top priority,” President of the National Pork Producers Council David Herring said in a news release….
Almond Update: Three Factors Make Up Optimal Yield Equation
Every grower wants to get the most yield out of their trees. To do that, producers manage three factors that make up an equation, which will give them a total…
Value of U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol from a Global Perspective
…the brands and retailers can use themselves to help tell their story.” The protocol provides a means for cotton producers to measure their progress in working towards increased sustainability. The…
2020 Almond Festival at the State Capitol Coming Up in May
…milk, ice cream, almond candy, and snacks. “We want legislators and policymakers to see, feel and understand all of the components and complexities of the California almond industry, all the…
Farming Incentives Being Offered by NRCS to Address Air Quality
…counties are eligible to apply for this incentive to replace their diesel engine and different pieces of farming equipment.” The initiative is designed to help producers meet air quality compliance…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Sub-Inch Technology Helping Producers Be Stewards
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…