…swine fever and experiences a major reduction in domestic production,” he said. “Instead, this trade opportunity is fueling jobs, profits and rural development for our international competitors. We seek an…
Pima Preference in California Cotton Acreage Increase
…with the previous year, five states planted fewer upland cotton acres in 2019, including California. Upland cotton planted area is a record low in California,” said Chris Singh with NASS…
EPA Registers Long-Term Uses of Sulfoxaflor While Ensuring Strong Pollinator Protection
…citrus, cotton, cucurbits (squash, cucumbers, watermelons, some gourds), soybeans, and strawberries. “EPA is providing long-term certainty for U.S. growers to use an important tool to protect crops and avoid potentially…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-12-19
…and why he’s urging the USMCA to pass. You’ll also hear a report on the USDA Acreage Report showing U.S. cotton down and a report on the status of the…
USDA Now Making Payments for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…Production and Conservation. “With lower premiums and higher levels of assistance than previous programs, DMC is already proving to be a good option for a lot of dairy producers across…
Rural Broadband Will Boost Economy, Improve Sustainability and Animal Welfare
…use broadband daily to improve the efficiency of their operations and ensure the health of their herds …All the data collected can be compiled into production reports which help farmers…
NCC Emerging Leaders Program Completes First Session
The Emerging Leaders Program participants met with lawmakers, their staffers and key government agency officials during their visit to Washington, DC. Courtesy National Cotton Council The thirteen American cotton industry…
Cover Crops Are Site-Specific
…aside from being free; the program allows producers to see how cover crops will incorporate with their production. Listen to the story. Cover Crops Are Site-Specific https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrVLGFl4I3c Courtesy Project Apis…
A One of a Kind Collection Reaches a Major Milestone
…variability no longer found in the living populations. Holsteins are critical to the nation’s dairy industry, but breeding for specific traits, such as milk production, that began in earnest in…
July 4th Cookouts Costing About the Same
…spare rib prices,” Newton said. With milk production record-high in 2019 and cheese production increasing, consumers will see lower cheese prices this grilling season. Credit: AFBF New this year, AFBF…
USDA Adds Flexibility for Cover Crop Management in Crop Year 2020
…crop management systems. “USDA is working to quickly implement the 2018 Farm Bill to better serve our customers,” said Bill Northey, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “These…
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…wheat, which can be used to develop novel whole grain products and is a more efficient substrate for ethanol production. (p. 141) USDA issues the report each year on technology-transfer…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-28-19
…debt, hemp production in California and the considerations that come with it and the Seeds for Bees Program which now is open for enrollment. Also, Secretary Sonny Perdue is making…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…Pima Cotton Trust Fund: On April 15, 2019, FAS issued $27.3 million in payments under the Pima Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund. Wool Trust Fund: On April 15, 2019, FAS issued $14.9 million…