…issue payments by the statutory deadline. Pima Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund: The Pima Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund application period closed March 15, 2019. FAS reviewed 8 affidavits and is on course…
2017 Census of Agriculture Data Now Available
…million farms and ranches, the 76,865 making $1 million or more in 2017 represent just over 2/3 of the $389 billion in total value of production while the 1.56 million…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Vietnam’s Ban on the Importation of Glyphosate
…of glyphosate: “We are disappointed in Vietnam’s decision to ban glyphosate, a move that will have devastating impacts on global agricultural production. As I’ve often said, if we’re going to…
More California Asparagus Acres Going Under
Another well-known California asparagus grower is taking out production. Acres of California land pushing out asparagus has continued to dwindle for the last several decades. AgNet West talked to Klein Family…
Tamarixia and Other Biological Control Efforts to Stop ACP
…total we’ve released over 12 million since we started doing releases and we’re increasing production all the time, so the future looks good.” The Tamarixia program plays an important part…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-05-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the production of quality seed for a growing hemp…
USDA Census of Agriculture One Week Away
…on Thursday, April 11, at noon ET. The full Census report will include millions of data points, including number of farms, land in farms, total value of production, demographics, and…
Almond Update: Maximize Yields with New CASP Workshops
…include several aspects of production that will help a grower’s orchard perform efficiently, maximizing yield potential. Listen to Cooper’s full interview. Almond Update: Maximize Yields with New CASP Workshops About the Author…
Seed Industry Storms the Hill
…President & CEO Andy LaVigne. “As our world faces growing environmental and food production pressures, seed innovation is critical to a sustainable future. The policies being made today in Washington,…
FDA Announces Enforcement Discretion of the Produce Safety Rule
…analysis FDA has concluded that the commodities listed in the announcement have unique production circumstances and intended uses which reduce the likelihood for foodborne pathogens to pose a risk. The…
Details on the Administration’s Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2020
…was signed into law that provides certainty on these programs for the five-year timeframe of the new farm bill,” said Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-22-19
…avocado season, why some cotton growers are voicing their concerns in the Farm Bill implementation process and why Tulare County’s student participation in CFBF’s Leaders Conference is beneficial for the…
Voicing Cotton Concerns in Farm Bill Implementation
…Access Program and the Foreign Market Development session is of particular interest to the cotton industry. “That’s one session where the National Cotton Council will be participating to highlight the…
Honey Bee Colonies More Successful By Foraging on Non-Crop Fields
…increased production of antioxidant enzymes—which reduce cell damage—and greater production of antimicrobial peptides, which contribute to disease resistance. The researchers eliminated other potential common causes of colony decline except for…