An Ohio-based economist and consultant told Pacific Northwest farmers last week Congress will most likely pass an extension of the 2014 Farm Bill, and delay the next farm bill until…
Almond Matters: Getting Proactive with Preemergents
…toughest weeds that farmers have to contend with in today’s agricultural production,” Field Market Development and Research Field Representative Tino Lopez said. “The fall germinating bio-type of fleabane and marestail…
Fresno State Ag Mechanization Lab Gets Update
…students will get experience building and designing equipment and projects. The laboratory also provides students with applied learning experience by helping conduct Future Farmers of America high school state judging…
New Pesticide Regulations Begin January 1
…doesn’t show there’s a need for this.” The new rules will require farmers that are within a quarter-mile to produce a notification letter no later than April 30th each year,…
Farmers Need Trade to Move Record Corn Crop
It’s no secret that American farmers produced another record corn crop, which means overseas market access will be a big key to limiting losses due to depressed corn prices. The…
New Senate Hold on Ag Trade Nominee
…protecting U.S. farmers from cheaper Mexican imports. Growers in the southeastern U.S. support the proposal. Flake argues that the move would raise the cost of production, reduce the selection of…
Secretary Perdue Supports Better Guestworker Program
…made. “We think it’s vital for the future,” he said. Perdue talked with AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman about the issues. “Our farmers are rule followers; they want to be compliant. …
Delay Sought for Reporting Farm Air Emissions
…to “provide farmers more specific and final guidance before they must estimate and report emissions” and to develop a system that will enable farmers to comply with their legal obligations….
Water Managers Prepare for New Rainfall Season
…many farmers were working to finish harvest of summer crops, including cotton, pomegranates, walnuts and pistachios. Mark Bagby of Calcot Ltd., a cotton marketing cooperative owned by growers in California…
Fixing the Dairy Safety Net
…says Brown. A good-sized number of options have been discussed, including reducing the premiums or allowing dairy farmers to purchase more coverage. Some proposals also include going back to the…
Cautious Optimism Ahead in Grain, Ethanol Markets
…will only bring minor improvements unless more free trade agreements are signed. Wheat farmers are struggling on an uphill climb against Russia’s dominance in the world wheat market. Soybean farmers…
Record Corn Yield Underscores RFS Success
…from the RFS. It is no coincidence that as farmers realized increased demand and value for their crops, they were able to invest in newer technologies and practices that have…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Progress on Tax Reform Bill
Duvall The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “America’s farmers and ranchers are ready for a tax system that recognizes their hard work and…
USDA Invests in Integrated Pest Management for Increased Production
…and vegetables. Texas A& M University created a software tool to help farmers choose effective methods of combatting palmer amaranth – a serious invasive weed that lowers yields of corn,…