…changing weather and climatic conditions (e.g., wet periods and drought) that affect grass production. The researchers remain optimistic. “There is certainly an important issue to be addressed regarding forage quality,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-26-19
…EPA’s Glyphosate report, the tomato deal with the U.S. and Mexico and get details on the final mapped cotton acreage for the state. Tune in to the show for these…
Final Mapped California Cotton Acreage
Cotton field in the San Joaquin Valley The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Pink Bollworm Program recently released the final mapped numbers for 2019 cotton, including the pima and upland acreage splits. Final…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…States pork industry getting market access in Japan as favorable as its competitors. U.S. pork is highly dependent on exports, shipping more than 25 percent of total production to foreign…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…wine production. Central Valley vineyard, Sanger, California Photo by Len Wilcox But it hasn’t been easy. the California Wine Industry has had its ups and downs. It all began with…
Central Valley Dairy Biogas Facility to be Largest in U.S.
…low emission vehicles. Eight additional dairy farms are expected to join in the project by the end of the year, adding to the production of RNG. According to figures from…
New Agreement Reached for Mexican Tomatoes
…and 2017, increasing 125 percent. At the same time, American tomato production fell by 34 percent as a result of less expensive competition. The new agreement looks to create a…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
The concept of beneficial ants in agriculture may seem like a contrary notion, as growers have historically viewed ants as a nuisance in their production systems. Ants can be valuable…
Nearly Half of California Dairies Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…we are hopeful that we will get more folks in the door,” USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey said in a press release. “At this point…
California Table Olives Look to Bounce Back in 2019
…predicting 81,000 tons of harvested olives this year. That number is a relief to the industry after weather significantly reduced production last year that totaled just 17,400 tons. A late…
Navigating the ‘Re-Hemption’ of North America
…the United States. The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the production of hemp and while there is excitement surrounding the new opportunity, the development of the industry is going to take…
Research Finds One-Third of Food Grown Goes Unharvested
According to a recent report looking at food waste in the U.S., a significant amount of waste actually begins out in the fields of production. An estimated 40 percent of…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…and the Work Group, visit our website. Quick facts about Chlorpyrifos Chlorpyrifos is used to control pests on a variety of crops, including alfalfa, almonds, citrus, cotton, grapes and walnuts. It…
Almond Update: Why Managing Dust is Important
…an economically, environmentally and socially responsible crop for California. Recognizing our local role in California agriculture and global role as a powerhouse in almond production, we’re working to grow almonds…