…crops we grow in this country is cotton. It is also one of the most exported crops we grow. How much cotton do you suppose farmers would plant if we…
Almond Board: Cover Crop Workshop
…hosted by Project Apis m. will educate growers and advisors about how cover crops improve soil health and reduce pests while supporting pollination. Expert speakers will be presenting information and…
Rural Unemployment Rates Declining
Unemployment rates in rural areas of the nation are steadily declining, a trend first started in 2010. Farm Journal’s AgWeb reports that rural and urban unemployment rates have since fallen…
The Importance of Zinc in Almond Production
Zinc is a critical micronutrient for all deciduous crops. It is a component of chlorophyll, which serves as the mechanism converting sunlight into carbon to enable nut development. Retired UC…
California Cherries Poised for Record Year
…year since 2012. A lack of chilling hours and the unfortunate timing of late Spring rains wreaked havoc on cherry crops. Cherries prefer cooler weather and the lower than average…
Agri View: Talk Continues on Effects of the Wall
…commodities like rice, corn, soybeans, and cotton could fall dramatically. Mexico is the top market for these commodities. Vietnam could supply the Mexico’s rice needs. It could be difficult to…
R-CALF Seeking U.S. Investigation into JBS Scandal
…to manipulate the cattle markets in 2015 and 2016, causing fed cattle prices to fall by more than $850 per head. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
New Broccoli and Lettuce Cost Studies Released
…remaining acreage is assumed to be planted to other cool season vegetable crops. The authors describe the assumptions used to identify current costs for production material inputs, cash, and non-cash…
Monthly Farm Economy Survey Holds Steady
…than both last fall and a year ago. A reading above 100 reflects positive sentiment, while a reading below 100 reflects negative sentiment. Producers’ forward-looking expectations, as measured by the…
Beef and Pork Exports Moderate in April, Remain Above Year-ago Levels
…$239 million. With exports to China/Hong Kong expected to face steeper terrain in coming months as China’s domestic hog prices continue to fall, other destinations for U.S. pork used for…
Second Lady Karen Pence, Secretary Perdue Unveil Beehive at Vice President’s Residence
…value to about 90 crops by increasing yields and helping to ensure superior quality harvests. Those crops include nuts, fruits, berries, and vegetables, which add color, taste, and texture to…
Eating Your Greens—Microgreens, That is!
…diet. Over the past several years, chefs have touted the taste, texture, color and delicate appearance of microgreens, which include certain herb, grain, and other vegetable crops. Interestingly, some microgreens…
Almond Matters: Helping Root Systems
…soil but not in an available form for the plant.” Lopez said they see good results from the product in tomatoes, alfalfa and some permanent crops. “It’s a plant and…
Agri View: Pesticide Residue Free Food
…almost 700 million tons of pesticide every year. They couldn’t grow crops without it. And, although there are strict regulations on how it is used, with intricate systems to remove…