…Montna described as still “very close” to cost of production. But Rominger said farmers will need “pretty high tonnage to make some money.” Rominger said lower acreage and production may…
Strawberry Tool Tells Producers When to Treat
…year. It’s called the Strawberry Advisory System or SAS for short. Its promising model simulates leaf wetness in plants. Before the system was developed, strawberry farmers traditionally sprayed weekly during…
Robot Aims to Automate Produce Handling
…that might be able to help. Robot Aims to Automate Produce Handling As labor issues continue to plague California and the rest of the nation, farmers are looking for more…
Summit Opens Eyes to Agriculture in Communities
…we have agriculture here. We have some of the greatest farmers and vintners right here in the Salinas Valley,” Gunter says. “This event opens up the eyes of the world…
Efforts to Make School Environments Healthier
…Food and Nutrition Service administers 15 nutrition assistance programs. In addition to National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program, these programs include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the…
Agri View: Lost Land
…established grazing districts and required permits for public lands. The government also funded land revitalization and access to financial relief as many farmers became destitute during the era. Read more….
Lessons from Six California Soil Care Farmers
Jesse Sanchez speaking on the farm Despite the growing interest in soil health in many parts of the country, the notion hasn’t captured the imagination of most farmers in California….
Ag Labor and Border Security Require Balanced Approach
…farmers. To keep that option viable, we must act soon,” Duvall said. Farmers and ranchers from all regions are ready for Congress to act on immigration reform, but as Duvall…
Legislation Help for Dairy Farmers
NMPF Supports Senate Legislation to Create Tax Incentive for Investments in Biogas and Nutrient Recovery The National Milk Producers Federation endorsed new Senate legislation that would help dairy farmers increase…
SGMA Timelines Necessary for Ag
…period doesn’t give farmers the opportunity to make the right business decisions to stay profitable.” Engaging with BMP’s Wade also says growers should pay attention to the best management practices…
Farm Labor Shortage Vexes Farmers
…to America’s tables has proved to be difficult if not impossible for farmers. That’s why many farmers rely heavily on a program called H-2A, through which the federal government grants…
Ag Groups Fear Anti-trade Talk at RNC
Farmers and agriculture groups all fear anti-trade talk at this week’s Republican National Convention in Cleveland. They are also looking for the presumptive nominee to keep pushing for reform of…
Help for Central Valley Rice Producers
…The Rice Stewardship Partnership RCPP seeks to provide financial and technical assistance opportunities to rice farmers to help improve the efficiency of irrigation water use and minimize water quality impacts…
Funding for Urban Ag Conservation
…District (CD) will use its $50,000 grant to provide technical assistance to a number of urban gardens, farmers markets, and community supported agriculture (CSA) projects in Middletown, Connecticut. ECCD staff…