…and ultimately tree death. Olive Knot Olive Knot Greenhouse Olive production has evolved into high density cultivation and mechanization of pruning and harvesting practices. Although these operations are highly efficient,…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Sessions
…we have production related sessions throughout the three days that include topics such as almond rootstocks, almond varieties, healthy hives and a two-part series on precision irrigation management. There is…
Livestock Groups Launch Website on Antibiotic Changes
…Human and animal health experts agree that antibiotic resistance is a public concern. That’s why animal production rules use guidelines that ensure that antibiotics can be used to keep food…
New Markets Sought for Walnut Sector
…average 90 to 95 cents on my Chandlers (this year),” he added, noting that Chandlers represent up to 80 percent of walnut production and typically earn the highest price. “Long…
California Governor Signs Farm Worker Overtime Bill
…workers to lose wages. Producers will have to cut down on costs of production and they’ll reduce worker hours and may even plant crops that don’t require as much labor….
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…increase their production. The decision to file the complaint is a victory for rice, wheat, and corn groups that have been talking about the issue of Chinese subsidies for years….
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…the relief farmers and ranchers need to help them recover.” Net farm income is forecast to be 43 percent lower than in 2013, yet farm production expenses are four percent…
Agri View: Corn and the Market
…$3.15 per bushel, 25 cents below last month and the lowest since 2006/07. USDA’s world coarse grain production forecast for 2016/17 is raised 1.5 percent in August, and production is…
September Crop Production Report
…below last year. Harvest is expected to begin in October. Cotton Upland cotton production in California is forecast at 260 thousand bales, up 58 percent from the 2015 crop. Harvested…
USDA Seeks Nominees to the National Dairy Board
…board under the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983. Research and promotion programs are industry-funded, were authorized by Congress, and date back to 1966. Since then, Congress has authorized the…
Cotton Crop Condition Ratings Fall, but Production Forecast Rises
Cotton crop condition ratings are still falling, but USDA’s new production forecast is up from a month ago. Gary Crawford has the story. condition ratings fall…
Conaway Applauds Initiation of Enforcement Action Against China’s Agricultural Subsidies
…against China concerning its cotton policy which has wreaked havoc on our domestic producers. Absent this, I fear that our domestic cotton production and all that it means to our…
WASDE at a Glance
…forecast for total red meat and poultry production for 2016 is reduced from last month as beef, pork, and broiler production forecasts are lowered. Turkey production is raised. Beef production…
Agri View: America Great Again?
…quality and taking care of our land. We lead the world in the production of corn, wheat, soybeans and cotton. We produce more with less labor, less fertilizer and fewer…