…APHIS is specifically required to evaluate if the apple varieties are a plant pest risk to agricultural crops or other plants or plant products. The Act defines a plant pest…
U.S. Orange Juice Production Declining
The Department of Agriculture says orange juice production in the United States continues to fall. U.S. orange juice production peaked during the 1997-98 season at 1.55 million gallons, but has…
Brazil Could Clear U.S. GMO Corn Imports This Fall
Brazil’s agriculture ministry is seeking the approval of U.S. GMO corn imports as the country’s livestock, and poultry producers struggle with tight supplies and rising domestic prices. Pro Farmer’s First…
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
…for mildew in grapes and for mold and mildew controls on tree fruit orchards. Bunch closure stage occurred for grapes. Almond growers reported limb-breaking crops, with orchard cleaning and mildew…
CA Nitrogen Assessment Brings Improvement Opportunities
…is leading several research projects evaluating the nitrogen requirements of vegetables including including cole crops, spinach, baby lettuce, a salad mix and cilantro. Smith is evaluating crop rotations with broccoli…
Shop Smarter at Farmers Markets
…in the hot days of summer, but those apples have been sitting in industrial refrigerators since they were harvested last fall, losing flavor and texture the whole time. Have a…
France Facing 30-year Low in Wheat Yields
…country is heading for its worst wheat harvest in three decades due to heavy rains and a lack of sunlight. Wheat output is projected to fall by 30 percent from…
Agri View: Consuming GMO Crops
Everett Griner talks about what it will take to show no danger is posed by GMO crops in today’s Agri View. Consuming GMO Crops Well here we go again. Genetically…
Fresno County Ag Value Declines in 2015
…in vegetable crops (4.95% = $59,025,000). Decreases occurred in field crops (41.99% = $134,995,000), seed crops (30.80% = $10,437,000), fruit and nut crops (6.6% = $229,551,000), nursery products (25.65% =…
Limiting Tomato Bacterial Canker Spread
…concern. Limiting Tomato Bacterial Canker Spread When a grower finds tomato bacterial canker in the field, there are a few things to consider. That, according to UC Vegetable Crops Advisor,…
Concerns About Reduced Crop Insurance Funding
…Peterson talked about the importance of crop insurance at the FarmFest in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Peterson says he’s concerned that safety net and crop insurance programs will be a target…
Going Against the Ancient Grain
Kandarian Organic Farms Owner Larry Kandarian produces some age-old crops on beautiful land in Los Osos. He says some of his crops should be referred to as a forgotten crop…
Vilsack Could Play Key Role in Clinton Administration
…Clinton campaign, even after falling short of being her choice for Vice President. Although, Vilsack still stands a chance to fall short in the running as Chief of Staff. Political…
Specialty Crop Research Grants
…research and extension needs that span the entire spectrum of specialty crops production. To date, USDA has awarded almost $400 million through the specialty crops program. From the National Association…