…our industry is appropriate as we see tremendous advances in technology, production practices, conservation, quality, and markets. However, these discussions need to be amongst those who love, work, and make…
Things You Shouldn’t Throw into the Compost Bin
…no-no. The only way that it’s safe for you to compost tea bags or coffee filters is if you are sure they’re made from natural materials, such as cotton or…
President Trump Signs Stopgap Spending Bill to Fund Farm Payments
…$16.4 million in funding to support the new help production program under the 2018 Farm Bill. The measure also forgoes the matching requirement of the Specialty Crop Research Initiative. Lawmakers…
Off-Year Pistachio Crop Lighter Than Expected; Size and Quality Strong
…more acres of pistachios will be coming into production which should push the 2020 pistachio crop towards another record harvest. “It looks like with all things being good – enough…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
…production; 36% reduced impact of poultry production on greenhouse gas emissions; 72% decrease in farm land used in poultry production; and 58% decrease in water used in poultry production. According to…
Italy’s Valagro Breaks-Ground on its First U.S. Manufacturing Facility
…“will introduce cutting-edge technologies for the production of plant biostimulants and chelated micronutrients in the United States.” The plant will also be the creator of 50 jobs in the community….
American Dairy Demand Highest in Five Decades
…for the industry, including a significant increase in domestic use. During the May-June period, use of all milk solids was so strong in the domestic market that it outpaced production….
Sugar Beets Show Strong Potential as Livestock Feed
Production of sugar beets in California has all but disappeared over the past decade, however, the crop could provide dairy farmers with another option for nutritious forage. Researchers have been…
UC ANR Takes In-Depth Look at the Cannabis Industry
…completed. UC cannabis research is forging on despite the challenges, particularly in the areas of production practices, the economics of the cannabis industry in California, and the types of impacts…
Latest USDA Expectations for 2019 Cotton Crop
…production since the 2005 marketing year,” said Dr. Jody Campiche, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council. “So, even with the lower level projected as…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-25-19
…minimum hospital time for reportable incidents, the recently signed Tomato Suspension Agreement and USDA permitting outside storage of cotton in response to production levels. Tune in to the show for…
Participating in Agricultural Meetings Creates Long-Term Benefits
…useful. “I work in a very arid environment. I don’t know everything about livestock production in say a wetter environment with more rainfall. So, if I can go to a…
Navel Orange Forecast Down from Last Year
…40-pound cartons of production; demonstrating a seven percent decline from last year. The 2018-2019 season was a bounce-back year for navel oranges, after two consecutive years of comparatively low production….
Best Practices for Getting Food Products into Retail Outlets
…why your food products would ultimately benefit a grocery store can be more effective than a lengthy explanation of company history, or production practices. Ball suggests the “the four-sentence pitch,…