…can result in some fruit loss. However, the variety overall is showing strong potential, especially considering the amount of labor that can be taken out of the production process. “This…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes New Rule on Navigable Waters
New federal rules to protect navigable waters promise to provide the certainty farmers and ranchers need to maintain agricultural production and enhance the land under their care, the California Farm…
Legislation Introduced to Allow CBD in Dietary Supplements
…of Agriculture to conduct a study of the regulatory and market barriers for farmers involved in the production of hemp. There is already a significant number of products that contain…
Chlorpyrifos Alternatives Workgroup Roundtables a ‘Complete Travesty’
…in the absence of chlorpyrifos. “To put it succinctly, tonight was a travesty,” said Roger Isom, President, and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners & Growers Association. “They presented nothing…
Eventful Year Ahead for U.S. Cotton
The new year is shaping up to be another busy one for the National Cotton Council and the U.S. cotton industry as a whole. President and CEO of the National…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…long-standing commitment to researching, protecting and improving honey bee health. Pollinators are essential to the production of many nutrient rich fruits, vegetables, and nuts, including almonds.1 In fact, every almond that…
FSA Encourages Producers to Enroll Soon in ARC and PLC Programs
…grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium and short grain rice, safflower seed, seed cotton, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. Until March…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…imports in 2019. NCC: China Phase 1 Trade Deal Holds Promise for U.S. Cotton The National Cotton Council believes the Phase 1 trade deal with China signed today by President…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Helping Dairies Manage the Supply Chain
…HarvestPort.com. Jon King and Robert Forsythe are co-founders of Milk Moovement, a supply chain software for the raw milk industry. This monitoring system handles everything from milk production to transportation,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-13-20
…up livestock feed could reduce emission levels, potentials in the U.S. China phase one trade agreement and a study that suggests a strong strawberry production for the 2020 season. Tune…
Survey Suggests Substantial Strawberry Production for 2020
…late May and early June interrupted fruit production. California is the largest state for strawberry production in the U.S. by a substantial margin, despite strawberry acreage only taking up less…
NRCS Plant Guides Help Landowners With Their Planting Projects
…commercial seed growers or nursery operators there is information about production of seed or plants. There are over 500 Plant Guides available including grasses, legumes, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees. Whether you are…
Nominations Being Accepted for 2020 Agriculturalist of the Year
…ag industry over a number of years in areas such finance, government, production agriculture, research, and more. The nomination form can be found on the California State Fair website and…
Plan Ahead to Maximize Almond Bloom
…growth. Increased almond yields depend on the production of strong blooms necessary for pollination. eXploit® strengthens vulnerable flowers during reproduction for better flowering, fruit set and formation. You can expect…