…the 14/15 citrus crop year versus 13/14 were down $600 million,” notes Joel Nelsen, President of California Citrus Mutual a citrus producers’ trade association. “This Administration and this Secretary fail…
Research Shows Wind Turbines Impact on Field Crops
Wind turbines that often dot fields throughout the Midwest may benefit row crops, according to new research by Iowa State University. A climate researcher with the university says air turbulence…
Central Valley Growers Welcome Cold
…withstand cooler temperatures at longer durations. Wind machines were used on roughly one-third of the Central Valley navel crop – covering 44,000 acres – for an average of 5 hours…
Alternate Asian Trade Pact Gains Traction
…the world. It would cover half the world’s population and 30 percent of the global economy. However, for some countries the TPP isn’t dead yet. Japan approved the deal last…
Funding for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…ground and aerial vehicles and satellites with sophisticated analytics for early detection and mitigation of row crop diseases. Science funded by AFRI is vital to meeting food, fiber and fuel…
Agri View: Growing Companies
…university that tells another story. Their contention is, these mergers will lead to significantly higher prices farmers would have to pay for seed. The report didn’t mention other crop inputs….
Almond Board: 2016 Almond Achievement Award
…commitment to the California Almond industry, have a record of proven service to the visibility and growth of the industry, contribute to California Almonds becoming a Crop of Choice and…
Greater Flexibility on Using Phosphorus from Manure
…greater flexibility in where, when, and how they use the nutrient to fertilize crops. Manure can be spread onto crop fields as a source of phosphorus, nitrogen, and other nutrients…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…crop production on America’s farms, protecting forests and other natural plant resources, ensuring the health of plant cultivation within gardens and nurseries, and promoting the global competitiveness of our country’s…
Organic produce growers sought for research study
…for using raw manure to improve soil health while minimizing food-safety risks in organically grown crops such as leafy greens, tomatoes and root vegetables. “The goal of our study is…
USDA WASDE Report at a Glance
…by 5,000 short tons, raw value, based on increased crop yield reported by NASS. The projection of 2016/17 beet sugar production is unchanged as lower-than-expected sucrose levels in certain parts…
Agri View: Weather Disasters
…been the worst year but crop loss is crop loss no matter when or how severe. The summer long drought across the northeastern region didn’t affect any major crops but…
December Crop Production Report
The USDA-NASS, Pacific Regional Office released the crop production forecast for November. The latest survey, which was conducted during the last week of November and the first week of December,…
Citrus Crop Forecast has No Changes
…at 12 noon Eastern/9 a.m. Pacific time. You will be able to hear the January crop forecast here on AgNet West. THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors!…