…than 175 agriculture, forestry, and conservation groups. Some of the supporters include the National Milk Producers Foundation, Agricultural Retailers Association, National Cotton Council, National Farmers Union, and Farm Credit Council….
New Publication Outlines Herbicide Drift Symptoms on Hemp
A new publication available from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) provides an overview of herbicide drift symptoms in hemp. After the legalization of industrial hemp production through the…
Growing a Sweet Crop of Berries in a Small Garden Space
…acid-loving plants. Apply in early and late spring to promote growth and fruit production, then stop fertilizing for the year. In the winter, move plants indoors to an unheated garage,…
Vegetable Plants that Outshine Others in Summer Heat
…down production when warm summer nights arrive, many of the smaller, hotter types produce well straight through. Okra is one of the most self-sufficient summer vegetables because of its love…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative Bringing Additional Aid
…$20 million is also earmarked to provide organic cost-share assistance, which will include farmers transitioning to organic production. The initiative also includes funding for Pandemic Response and Safety Grants for…
Report Details Costly Implications of Proposed Tax Changes
…of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley said the tax policy changes would create significant issues for farmers and ranchers. “According to the AFPC analysis of 94…
Industry Survey Looks at The Impact of Wildfire on Grazing Livestock
…increase in respiratory disease? Was there any impact possibly on reproduction or on other production parameters? On weight gain? On milk production for dairy animals? So, we just want to…
Prune Crop Looks Good with Positive Market Conditions for Producers
…that there have been some crop failures in the southern hemisphere. Inclement weather during bloom also negatively affected production in France. “They look to have a fairly small crop as…
Last Chance to Register for Flight of the Honeybees Virtual Conference
…BeeWise Technologies. The event will also feature a pitch competition, with startups from around the world showcasing valuable technologies to help shape the future of crop production and honeybee populations….
Call to Action for Enhancing Water Infrastructure
…production. The group details how federal investment can help relieve some of the ongoing water challenges facing agriculture and urban areas alike. “We need your help to ensure that federal…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…this initiative gains traction across the country.” The Build Back Better initiative focuses on four key areas of the food system. Efforts will strengthen food production, food processing, food distribution…
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…and suppress or eliminate the population of toxigenic strains. Therefore, there’s no or less chance to form aflatoxin,” Huang noted. “This product has been used by cotton and pistachio and…
Lemon Demand Growing, But Domestic Producers Face Challenges
…lemons, primarily from Argentina,” Babcock noted. “As labor costs in California increase, that’s just another cost of production that has to be covered by a good price for lemons in…
Agricultural Exports Expected to Hit a New Record in 2021
…to climb to $7 billion based on higher volumes and values of several products. Cotton exports are also projected to increase, while expectations for horticultural exports have declined from previous…