…cover crops must be terminated while remaining eligible for crop insurance. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA) developed new guidelines and…
Industry Concerned with FDA Oversight of Animal Genomics
…is proposing to regulate editing as a drug,” said Alison Van Eenennaam, Animal Genomics and Biotechnology Specialist at the University of California, Davis. “It’s just kind of outlying with what’s…
Almond Matters: Controlling Mites as Weather Heats Up
…several weeks now, but scouting becomes even more critical as environmental conditions change and mite populations begin to rise. “This year, in particular, has been rather cool and wet during…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…April 24, 2019, AMS announced that the Plant Variety Protection Office will begin accepting applications for seed-propagated hemp for plant variety protection. Organic Agricultural Product Imports Interagency Working Group: On…
Concern Raised by Increased Botrytis Presence
…botrytis outbreaks.” Botrytis is typically associated with bunch rot; however certain environmental factors can create conditions resulting in damage to other areas of the plant. The cool, damp spring created…
USDA Offers Producers Options to Re-enroll or Extend Expiring CRP Contracts
…Farm Service Agency (FSA) also is accepting offers from those who want to enroll for the first time in one of the country’s largest conservation programs. FSA’s 52nd signup for…
Input Sought for Development of Climate-Resilient Water System
…Agriculture (CDFA), California Natural Resources Agency, and California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal EPA) are tasked with drafting recommendations for meeting future water needs of the state. The agencies are urging…
Section 18 Approved for Transform Use in Cotton
…product will be important this year, as environmental factors created a concerning situation the presence of lygus. “As always with any pesticide, we hope we don’t use it, but the…
Squaring Off Against the Unknown, California Hemp Grower Bets Big
…genotype side, the political side,” said Donald Collins, President of SoCal Farms. “But any unknown from a government agency is kind of tough to live with.” SoCal Farms was formed…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-19-19
…a lofty goal to reduce its environmental impact and trade talks with China have picked back up this week. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Bayer to Reduce Environmental Impact 30 Percent by 2030
Bayer has announced a plan to reduce the company’s environmental impact with a goal of a 30 percent global reduction by 2030. As part of the new sustainability initiative, Bayer…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Assistance Available Through UCCE
…adoption of climate-smart approaches, California’s agricultural community can help address environmental needs as well as ultimately help to reduce on-farm costs at the same time. “With California being such an…
Perdue Headlining Forbes AgTech Summit, Continuing Innovation Focus
…CEO, Land O’Lakes, Inc.; John Hartnett, Founder & CEO, SVG Partners and THRIVE AgTech; Tom Nassif, President & CEO, Western Growers Association; Ertharin Cousin, Former Ambassador to the UN World…
217 Projects Receive Nearly $13 Million in Healthy Soils Grants
…as well as on-farm demonstration projects. “California leads the nation in supporting innovative climate-smart agriculture programs that address on-farm challenges and promote agricultural and environmental sustainability,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross…
