…most farmers planted their crops. It was also about the time the term ‘horsepower’ become a true definition of farming. It took 40 to 50 hours and 5 acres of…
USDA Resumes Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…soil erosion, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife and boost soil health.” FSA stopped accepting applications last fall for the CRP continuous signup (excluding applications for the Conservation Reserve…
Canada Approves Bayer Acquisition of Monsanto, with Conditions
…canola seeds and traits, soybean seeds and traits, seed treatments that protect crops against nematodes, and carrot seeds. In order to address those concerns, the agreement requires Bayer to sell…
Agri View: Tree Crop and Row Crop Differences
…today’s Agri View. Everett explains to us some of the differences between growing tree crops and growing row crops. You know a farmer can wait on the weather to plan…
Crop Protection Companies Readying for Robot Sprayers
A solar-powered robot that looks like a table on wheels was recently moving through a field of sugar beets in Switzerland. The robot scans rows of crops with its camera,…
Clover Creek Bridge Crossing
…for which they have no winter access. During the fall, winter, and spring grazing seasons, Clover Creek water levels prevented passage for livestock management. The Clover Creek bridge project provides…
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
…financial assistance through NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Eligible conservation practices include, but are not limited to, cover crops, sediment basins, fencing, irrigation systems, livestock pipelines, and other practices…
Review Changes to the Margin Protection Program for Dairy Before June 1 Deadline
…the fall for the following year, but due to program changes USDA allows the retroactive coverage and so for some producers there could be some money to be had because…
Gardening Simplified, Self-Seeding Crops
…then here are some of the crops that are recommended. Basil and garlic. Great crops that will keep replanting themselves and are also good at attracting pollinators and repelling pests….
Agri View: Farmers and the Labor Law
…percent of those who grow our crops are foreign born. That is about 2.5 million workers. One-third of them are citizens. Some are here illegally. Some come here just to…
Fifth Crow Farm – An Ecosystem of Sustainability
…few crops. With NRCS’s help, Fifth Crow developed special cover crop mixes and rotation plans for more than 30 crops and flowers. As a result the organic matter in the…
Strawberry Crops Rebound After Freeze Damage
Central Coast growers have seen strawberry crops rebound after early damage caused by cold weather. California experienced a series of storms and freezing temperatures in early spring that had many…
Agri View: Crop Prospects
…now, so remember that. A lot of these crops should be in the ground by now. So, the rest of the way it is up to the weather. That’s Agri…
Lawmakers Renew Call for Completing NAFTA This Week
…issues including reducing the trade deficit, preventing job outsourcing and providing better market access to Canada for U.S. dairy farmers. The “skinny NAFTA,” Ujczo says, would fall in line with…