…mechanization in response to the labor constraints. Farmers also reported planting fewer acres, or simply leaving some crops unharvested. Other respondents noted changing crops or reducing cultivations activities like pruning…
AFBF Backs Timely Reg Review of Food Production Tools
…production methods will help foster public confidence, provide our farmers and ranchers tools that enhance their productivity and respect the diversity of our nation’s crops and cropping systems.” Duvall’s comments…
Seasonal Fruits for Your Health
…Your Health Even if you’re not looking to add a little extra glow to your complexion, there are some wonderful fall fruits that will give your skin, hair, and nails…
No “Skull and Crossbones” for GMO Apple Labels
The company behind GMO apples hitting the market later this fall says the apples won’t be labeled as containing GMO’s. The arctic variety apples developed by Okanagan Specialty Fruits, an…
WOTUS Jurisdiction Case Reaches Supreme Court
…rule does not fall within the specific categories of the Clean Water Act which would call for appellate court review. Counsel to the federal government argues for a functional interpretation…
USDA Invests in Research on Next Generation of Agricultural Technology
…crops. This project will shed light on bumblebees flight patterns to help efforts to sustain their populations. Researchers at Iowa State University are developing a low-cost electronic sensor to monitor,…
Wildfire Impact to Linger for California Wine Country
…and Sonoma counties faced the wildfires at the worst time of the year possible, as fall is a prime time for visitors, where tourism is a $3.2 billion industry annually….
Weed Scientist Has Doubts Over Dicamba Restrictions Effectiveness
…dicamba affected areas other than where it was sprayed, damaging millions of acres of crops that could not tolerate the herbicides. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Tractor Sales Fall in September
Overall sales of tractors were lower in September compared to last year. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers monthly report on equipment sales found the sale of all tractors in the…
BASF to Acquire Bayer’s Crop Science Unit
BASF has signed an agreement to purchase Bayer’s Crop Science business for $7 billion. BASF is purchasing Bayer seeds for mainstay crops including cotton and soybean, plus the herbicide brand…
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…
State Board Sticks to Flow Regime on Sacramento River
…in late fall, spokesman Tim Moran said. A draft SED for Phase 2 is expected this winter, he added. David Guy, president of the Northern California Water Association, said he…
Wildfires Continue to Sweep Through Northern California
…grapes have already been picked, much of the merlot and cabernet sauvignon crops remain on the vine. Produce farmers are also concerned about their freshly harvested winter squash and tomatoes…
World Wildlife Fund UK: Meat Production is Killing the Planet
…that feeding animals with crops that could be eaten by humans is an inefficient way to add protein to our diet. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….