A recently introduced crop insurance offering known as the Multi-County Enterprise Unit is designed to help provide a low-cost option for producers that allows for better flexibility. Enterprise Units can…
Nutrien to Acquire Plant and Soil Health Firm Actagro
…$20 million in working capital. Actagro was founded in 1997 and has grown into a developer, manufacturer and marketer of soil and plant health products that increase crop productivity. Actagro’s…
Harvesting Technology at the World Ag Expo
…to use,” said Bridenstine. “We’ve been able to demonstrate that the farmers that have taken advantage of this technology are keeping their crop yields the same and the quality of…
USDA To Host 2018 Farm Bill Implementation Listening Sessions
…stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs, and promoting and supporting voluntary conservation,” said Under Secretary Northey. “We are seeking input from stakeholders on how…
Harvest and Store Your Homegrown Potato Crop
…That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Harvest and Store Your Homegrown Potato Crop When you’re ready to harvest your homegrown potato crop, the first step is cutting the…
Unexplained Thrips Increase Helping Control Mites
…towards sustainability,” he said. “The crop is getting greener, greener, and greener and that means that some of those beneficial organisms that used to be around in moderate numbers are…
Growing Your Own Potatoes
…good idea to choose two different varieties. Pick an early type that’ll be ready by early summer, and a main crop choice that’ll be ready to eat in late summer/early…
Almond Matters: Using an Aerial Application to Extend Bloom
…you can cover a lot more orchard in a short period of time,” said Manager of Field Development for Valent U.S.A. Pat Clay. “The application window for extending bloom is…
Almond Update: Improvement Grant Deadlines Approaching
…growers improve their systems for several years. Other funding available out of the same money pool is the Healthy Soils grants to help with projects like cover crops and compost….
Wet, Cloudy Early Winter Should Benefit Pistachios On Off Year
…are hoping to keep the momentum rolling after a near perfect 2018 crop. Klein said the quality was evident with zero exports to the European Union (EU) being turned away…
Veggies for Raised Garden Beds
…the more structured space a raised bed provides. Raised vegetable garden beds are more productive and easier to maintain than traditional garden plots. Kale – you can easily cover your…
Markets Expected to Continue Strong; Leverage Shift on the Horizon
…values in the spring should have the potential to reach the mid-$180s. On the other hand, a larger calf crop and softer demand have the potential to erode prices to…
Helping Producers Aid Monarch Butterfly
…erosion, simple tweaks to restoration plant lists or timing of management practices can yield big benefits for monarchs. NRCS helps producers cover part of the costs for adopting these practices…
Geaux Time: Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show Kicks Off in New Orleans
…and attend a wide range of engaging events. This includes live cattle handling demonstrations and the popular Cattlemen’s College, a series of educational sessions that cover topics like herd management,…