…during hull split. Almond Board of California’s Bob Curtis said there’s another pest to address during this time in hull rot, and slightly stressing your trees can help with management….
Senate Farm Bill to Include Grassley Payment Limits
…‘actively engaged’ in farming based on active personal management.” Grassley said earlier this week that he had the votes on the Senate Agriculture Committee to get the amendment approved at…
Cover Crop Efficacy Highlighted in Colusa County
…Conservation Service (NRCS) office, Daniel Unruh has been able to employ several sustainable farming tactics to help improve the health and vitality of his orchard. “He contacted us, he wanted…
Ganaz, GroGuru Win Radicle Automation Challenge
…all the winning elements needed to succeed in the agtech arena and help farmers tackle ongoing labor issues—a strong management team, an innovative technology and a keen focus on the…
USDA Assisting Cotton Growers with Safety Net Changes
…acres, given the addition of seed cotton as a covered commodity in the programs. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 amended the 2014 Farm Bill, adding seed cotton as a…
California Dairy Digester Project Recognized as Groundbreaker of the Year
…more in various stages of development. The California dairy industry has also made progress in sustainable practices through the adoption of solar power. There are now over 100 dairy farms…
EPA Considering Dicamba Registration as Injury Reports Climb
…regulatory decision in time to inform seed and weed management purchasing decisions for the 2019 growing season. Missouri is facing 42 dicamba injury complaints as of June 18th, Tennessee has…
CFBF: Farm Bill and Immigration Bill Bring Benefits for California
…“AG Act” that had been introduced by Congressman Bob Goodlatte of Virginia was defeated earlier in the day by a vote of 193-231. “There’s really a lot in here for…
Erin Fitzgerald Hired to Lead U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance as New CEO
…Dairy®, she enhanced dairy’s contributions to a more sustainable food system by advancing the intersection of nutrition, health, hunger, food waste and impact. In her role, she conducted an environmental…
Groups Respond to House Passage of 2018 Farm Bill
…recognizes what is working well, but it also makes much-needed improvements in risk management and crop insurance programs at a time when farm-income levels have slumped to decade lows. This…
House Passes 2018 Farm Bill
Critical Legislation to Aid Farmers and Ranchers, Offer Opportunities to SNAP Recipients The House passed the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2), critical legislation to address the economic…
American Farm Bureau Board Votes Unanimously to Support Goodlatte AG Act Provisions
…AG Act forward. “The American Farm Bureau will continue to work for improved provisions for those who are helping to sustain our sector today,” the letter stated. “While those workers…
Canada Dairy Group Understanding of U.S. Frustrations
…think they have every reason to be upset.” The Comments come a week after President Trump targeted Canada’s Dairy Supply Management System, calling it unfair to U.S. farmers. Leadership in…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Healthy During Hull Split
…other pests such as navel orangeworm. Getting a head start on prevention and management strategies for infestations will have the best results in mitigating damage. “Once we get to hull…