…swine. First, on November 6, 2017, APHIS Wildlife Services (WS) received an Experimental Use Permit (EUP) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to conduct sodium nitrite toxic bait field trials…
Thomas Fire Scorches Avocado Acreage
…Management Agency to address relief efforts for the Thomas Fire. “Growers just need to remain vigilant,” said Spann. “I know some growers have lost homes and personal property, so just…
Greenhouse Veggies to Grow in Winter
…not thrive or even survive in this situation. The thermal mass wall will provide heat, the greenhouse attachment protection from frost and wind, but by morning, temperatures inside will have…
Industry Challenges Addressed at Central Valley Avocado Meeting
…before large-scale application, but the potential benefits include heat and frost protection along with improved water efficiency and overall fruit quality. “After seeing avocados under net in Israel and also…
Ethanol Applauds EPA RVO Announcement, Biodiesel Disappointed
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Thursday finalized a rule that establishes the required renewable fuel volumes under the Renewable Fuels Standard program for 2018, and biomass-based diesel for 2019. The…
Secretary Perdue Commends the Resiliency of American Farmers
…conditions. The devastation experienced by many producers highlights the value of farm protection programs. “It is a resilient industry, but they need a safety net and USDA is there,” said…
EU Grants Glyphosate License Renewal
…license renewal of glyphosate, the most widely used herbicide in the world. The unexpected move unblocked a two-year deadlock after the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer…
FSA County Election Deadline Looming
The deadline to return Farm Service Agency county committee election ballots is approaching. The Department of Agriculture says eligible producers must return the ballots to their local FSA office, or…
Biodiesel Industry Lobbying for Tax Credit
…The same percentage of people polled expressed support for a national Renewable Fuel Standard. The visits come as the Environmental Protection Agency is expected to release the final RFS volumes…
Ethanol Groups Applaud EPA Point of Obligation Announcement
Last week’s decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reject petitions to change the Renewable Fuel Standard point of obligation drew applause from ethanol groups. The American Coalition for…
EPA Maintains RFS Point of Obligation Requirement
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided Wednesday to maintain the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) Point of Obligation. A Farm Futures Dot Com report notes that EPA administrator Scott Pruitt followed…
Turkey Leftovers. What to do?
…and recipes. Such as Turkey Cobb sandwiches, Turkey Pumpkin Chili, Sweet Potato Soup, Turkey sloppy joes, turkey pot pies, or throw several of those leftovers together for a leftover Thanksgiving…
Cattlemen Applaud Court-Ordered Stay in Farm Emissions Reporting
A Washington, D.C., Circuit Court decision will stay a mandate regarding farm emissions reporting required under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Emergency Planning and…
Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dishes
…you. Coming in 12th place is corn, followed by glazed carrots, candied yams and creamed spinach. Brussel sprouts holds the 8th spot, sweet potato casserole is ranked 7th. Green bean…
