…announcing the complaint which challenges China’s use of “market price support” for three key crops (rice, wheat, and corn) in excess of China’s commitments under WTO rules. In 2015, China’s…
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…and ask for support for farm programs at the NFU Fall Legislative Fly-In. Net farm income for 2016 is forecasted to be 42 percent lower than it was in 2013,…
September Crop Production Report
…44.2 tons per acre. Production forecasts are released on a monthly basis and do not reflect final production estimates. Late summer and fall harvests may change these estimates considerably. The…
Cotton Crop Condition Ratings Fall, but Production Forecast Rises
Cotton crop condition ratings are still falling, but USDA’s new production forecast is up from a month ago. Gary Crawford has the story. condition ratings fall…
WASDE at a Glance
…are raised 2.1 million tons led by a 1.0-million-ton increase for Australia and a 0.5-million-ton increase for Kazakhstan, both on larger crops. Export gains are partially offset by a 1.0-million-ton…
Groups Support Heritage Foundation Farm Bill Report
…especially when they need it most, but added, “That support shouldn’t come at the cost of incentivizing certain crops and practices over others or supporting the largest and wealthiest farm…
EPA Decision on Dicamba Expected Late in 2016
…nearby crops that aren’t resistant to the weed killer. In April, the EPA proposed allowing the use of the herbicide designed to be used with the Monsanto Xtend crops, but…
New National Offshore Wind Strategy to Drive Deployment
…over the next five years to address those challenges. These actions fall into three strategic areas: Reducing technical costs and risks. DOI proposes the joint development of standard data collection…
DPR Takes Action Against Grower
…federal law prohibits the use of this pesticide on grapes. However Dimethoate is allowed to be used on other crops to protect them from insects including mites, flies and aphids….
Corn, Potatoes and Vegetable Production Practices
…production practices of these key crops. “Production agriculture in the United States is constantly evolving and results of these surveys help ensure that the most current information about production practices…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…possible in the Fall Your planted forage will be available to colonies pollinating CA’s specialty crops, including almonds You plan to emphasize planting locations which will be accessible to over-wintering…
Transplanting System Saving Labor, Increasing Yields
…it with the rest of the agriculture industry, but the company wants to work out all of the bugs first. Although it isn’t publicly available yet, Grabau said the company…
National Beer Lover’s Day
…fermented beverage. Its bittersweet taste entices our taste buds and makes us fall in love even more. A beer lover or enthusiast is called a cerevisaphile. Beer and the process…
Ag Economy Barometer Lower in August
…The USDA forecast of another record harvest led to worries of increasing carryover stocks in both crops and the lowest corn prices in a decade. Tighter cash flow margins are…