…for export markets to be opened and trade policy questions to be answered, he said. However, consumers have responded well to the increased quality of beef production in this country,…
Optimism in Avoiding Another Government Shutdown in the Fall
…the funding bills for the upcoming fiscal year,” said Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. There is optimism in getting some of the funding…
DPR Update on Chlorpyrifos, Glyphosate, Sulfoxaflor
…yet to be approved in California. Sulfoxaflor has periodically been approved for emergency use for several crops including cotton, sorghum, and berries. An independent review process will be conducted in…
Prune Market Presents Challenges for Growers This Year
…calling for a 38 percent increase in tonnage from last year. The value of utilized production has averaged about $168 million a year since 2000. Niederholzer explained that shifting export…
Showier Turkey Variety Perfect for the Homestead
…beautiful meat producer that would make a good pick for a sustainable homesteader. Such a lovely and well-rounded variety has significant potential but got pushed aside by commercialized meat production…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…percent of production to foreign markets. We are grateful to the Trump administration for providing partial relief as hog farmers have incurred significant losses due to trade disputes that have…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…Corporation (CCC) Charter Act to producers of alfalfa hay, barley, canola, corn, crambe, dried beans, dry peas, extra-long staple cotton, flaxseed, lentils, long grain and medium grain rice, millet, mustard…
Slowly Disappearing Unique Turkey Variety
…is a large turkey, good for meat production and also a breeding project bird. Many people raise the White Holland as an alternative to the more commercial and mainstream Broad…
MFP Details: ‘Minimum of $15 an Acre Initially’
…for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley highlighted some of the features of the latest iteration of MFP payments. “What we do know that will be different from last year…
Raising Royal Palm Turkeys for Meat or for Show?
…be used for commercial meat production, although some smaller scale farms will raise the Royal Palm turkeys for meat. Part of the reason this variety is not raised mainly for…
Leading Dairy Co-Ops Form Joint Dairy Marketing Agency
…is comprised of nearly 400 producer members responsible for approximately 40 percent of California’s milk production, making it the largest member-owned milk marketing and processing cooperative in the state. DFA…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-18-19
…Agriculture Organization is concerned with the future food supply and a forecast that show a significant increase in prune production. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Significant Increase in Prune Production Forecast
…Prune Production Forecast About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt…
Transform Registration for California Cotton on Hold Despite EPA Approval
…Section 18 emergency exemption to use Transform for lygus control will remain in effect for cotton growers while the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) considers full registration for the…