…representatives say the process also increases yields. Plant Tape USA is a transplanting process being tested in lettuce production. A semi-automated machine and a greenhouse-grown plant plug, encased a few…
Ag Economy Barometer Lower in August
…causing farmers to lower their anticipated production costs. The survey also asked producers about anticipated 2017 input costs, and despite the low commodity prices, most producers actually anticipate their input…
China Plans to Dramatically Increase Soybean Acres
China is the world’s top soybean importer, but they’re taking steps to reverse that trend. Agri Money dot Com reports that China plans to massively increase its oilseed production over…
Increased International Collaboration on Agricultural Science
…at U.S. colleges and universities and international partners to achieve greater global impact in areas such as food production, food safety, climate and environment, youth development, and agricultural extension. CIP…
Island Coffee Crop Acreage Down
…report on Hawaii’s coffee crop shows a drop in some numbers. The final Hawaii utilized coffee production is estimated at 34.7 million pounds (by cherry basis) for the 2015-2016 season,…
U.S. Watermelon Imports Growing
…and consistently warm temperatures. Florida, Texas, California, Georgia, and South Carolina account for over 70 percent of U.S. production. While domestic production has trended lower over the past five years,…
Tight Wheat Supply for India Brings Hope
…traders expect India to increase international purchases significantly over the coming months as the nation’s wheat stocks are at decade lows, thanks to lower domestic production. India’s domestic prices for…
Agri View: More Ag Technology
…of machines and equipment. But, you know, farm technology is far more than tractors, harvesters and drones. Think for a moment where we would be without technology in seed production….
Agri View: Cotton Problem
Everett Griner talks about the boll weevil is not the only problem for the cotton producer in today’s Agri View. Agri View: Cotton Problem The U.S. cotton crop is forecast…
Walnut Objective Measurement Report
Record Walnut Production Forecast The 2016 California walnut production is forecast at 670,000 tons, up 11 percent from 2015’s production of 603,000 tons, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service….
Funding for Ag Water Use
…and sustainability of agricultural operations and food production. DWR and CDFA also anticipate that the projects funded through this program will improve water and air quality, groundwater security, surface water…
Agrium in Merger Talks with Potash Corp.
…completion of turnarounds at our major facilities; gas supply interruptions at the Egyptian Misr Fertilizers Production Company S.A.E. nitrogen facility expansion in Egypt; the risk of additional capital expenditure cost…
Little-Known Corn Disease Found in Nine States
…as bacterial leaf streak blight, which originated in South Africa. Colorado State University says there is limited information about the disease and its impacts on corn production. It’s possible the…
USDA Sharply Revises Farm Income Forecasts
…2016 for farm businesses specializing in livestock production. For farm businesses specializing in crop production, average NFCI is forecast higher or lower based on the specific crop grown. As with…