…issued to meatpacking plants by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Booker explained that meatpacking plants have been a significant source of COVID-19 infections, in part due to increased production…
2019 Crop Report Shows More Than $50 Billion in Cash Receipts
…shows Fresno, Kern, and Tulare being the most valuable counties in terms of agricultural production. Production of olives, dates, barley, and squash demonstrated considerable increases in production. Oats, chili peppers,…
MSOB: Mating Disruption in Conventional Diamondback Moth Trial
…conventional brussels sprout production to control diamondback moth. The study simply compared the grower standard to the grower standard plus mating disruption. Results showed that the sprayable pheromone plus the…
Heliae Joins the Celebration of 1,000 Episodes of Farm City Newsday
…as part of a series of giveaways. Heliae specializes in the production of microalgae that is applied to ag products that can help improve soil conditions. “We use that microalgae…
Agricultural Exports Projected to Grow Over Next 10 Years
…complications related to COVID-19, American agricultural exports are projected to grow nearly two percent annually. Increasing export values for 2021 are supported by commodities such as meat products, cotton, soybeans,…
Report Highlights Impact of Weak U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
…exports this year. Animal protein exports are expected to do well in 2021, with beef and pork being the largest beneficiaries of a weaker U.S. dollar. With U.S. cotton heavily…
American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag
…Air Conditioning & Repair. Season Two, released earlier this year, has a variety of episodes focusing on hemp production, beekeeping, irrigation, wine, and more. Malanca considers it a huge success….
Week in Review: Snow and Water Levels Nowhere Near Average, Ag Burning to End
…San Joaquin Valley. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have bred a new walnut variety for California growers. California cotton acreage is expected to decline significantly this year, with…
Speedier COVID Assistance Expected with New USDA Leadership in Place
With the U.S. Department of Agriculture finalizing leadership positions, assistance for producers affected by COVID should be on the way soon. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton…
Almond Matters: ReTain Offers Double Duty for Diversified Growers
…in walnut production. ReTain addresses pistillate flower abortion (PFA) in walnuts. With walnut bloom on the horizon, growers will begin making decisions as to the PFA risk they may be…
FACA Expands Membership and Narrows Its Focus
…Produce Marketing Association (PMA), National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and National Cotton Council. “For any incentive program to be meaningful, it has to be simple, transparent and provide tangible, immediate benefits,”…
California Producers Already Meet Many Benchmarks of Cotton Trust Protocol
California producers are being encouraged to learn more about the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and the value it can provide. Chairman of the American Cotton Producers of the National Cotton Council, Mark…
Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices
…organic production. The partnership will help expand knowledge and outreach for organic conservation practices. “We are very excited to launch this new partnership,” said Brise Tencer, Executive Director at OFRF….
Preliminary Grape Crush Down Nearly 14 Percent from 2019
…figures over the last decade. The report includes the total number of tons crushed for concentrate production. Red wine varieties made of the majority of grapes crushed for the year….