…milk production and with this new order more than 80 percent of the total U.S. milk supply will be covered by the 11 orders overseen by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service…
Instances of Bindweed Popping Up in Central Valley Farms
…herbicides, especially once it has become established in fields. Significant infestation can preclude planting of several vegetable crops. “A lot of our tomato growers who are in rotation with cotton…
Perdue: Technology Will Be Needed
…in agriculture will be needed as producers now are maximizing their production and feeding the future population will be a challenge. Perdue: Technology Will Be Needed About the Author Taylor…
California Alfalfa Exports Take Hit from China Tariffs
…have a significant impact on overall western exports. “We’ve estimated that well over 15 percent of our western hay production of alfalfa goes to export at this point in time,”…
ASTA Applauds International Statement in Support of Plant Breeding Innovation
…food production system,” said ASTA President & CEO Andrew LaVigne. “Seed is a global industry, and in light of the recent disappointing decision by the European Court of Justice, efforts…
WTO Members Support Policy Approaches to Enable Innovation in Agriculture
…editing hold great promise for both farmers and consumers around the world. These tools can play a critical role in helping farmers address many of the production challenges they face…
Large California Poultry Operation to Shutter
Family run Zacky Farms, known for its turkey production is shuttering its doors after decades of service. The closure of the company’s two plants in Fresno and Stockton will put…
California Table Grape Growers Have Too Much of a Good Thing
…may see crop growth of up to ten percent, as expectations in April were 114.6 million boxes for this year. Over a third of California’s table grape production is shipped…
Secretary Perdue Regarding EPA Decision on Dicamba
…is for “over-the-top” use to control weeds in fields for cotton and soybean plants genetically engineered to resist dicamba. Perdue’s statement is as follows: “It is important that the EPA…
EPA Announces Changes To Dicamba Registration
…soybeans 45 days after planting and cotton 60 days after planting For cotton, limit the number of over-the-top applications from 4 to 2 (soybeans remain at 2 OTT applications) Applications…
Proposed Bill to Spur Agriculture Innovation
Central Coast Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) introduced new legislation that will incentivize mechanization and other innovation in specialty crop production. In a press release, Panetta said, “The Specialty Crop Mechanization…
USDA Planning Trade Aid Round Two Distribution
…first round. Corn growers will receive one cent per bushel, and soybean growers will receive $1.65 per bushel, per 50 percent of production. Hog producers will receive $8 per head…
Pumpkin Production Strong for Fall Holiday Season
It has been a successful season for California pumpkin production, as growing conditions remained favorable leading up to harvest. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), initial reports for…
ASF Could Drastically Change China’s Pork Market
African swine fever could reshape the pork market in China. A Rabobank report says the disease could accelerate a shift in pork production and boost import needs for 2019. Local…