This week’s issue of Southeast AgNet E-news includes an update on the Farm Bill, updates on some important crops to the region, as well as details regarding some beef industry…
Almond Symposium Today
…without a UC advisor – and without a symposium in their area. The new UC Nut Crop Advisor, Gurreet Brar, organized today’s event. He says due to the high interest…
Central Valley Almond Symposium
…almond or pistachio meetings down south in Kern County, or Tulare County but a UC Farm Advisor was not here,”said the new UC Nut Crop Advisor Dr. Gurreet Brar. He…
Growers Should Watch for Over-Irrigation
…important for growers to be mindful not to over-irrigate. While speaking to cotton growers specifically, he said it’s important to replace what the crop has already used, without overdoing it….
Grower Experience with No-Till Methods
…weed pressure, from the cover crop covering over the surface layer of the soil and losing less evaporation from the warmer days. Under the minimal till, we’ve applied about two…
No-Till Cotton Production
…management, using crop covers, and water conservation at a field day in Western Fresno. Cropping systems specialist with the University of California, Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell organized the event and shared…
Specialty Crops and the Farm Bill
During the Memorial Day recess, Senate Agriculture Committee chair, Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, visited a fruit farm in her home state to talk about specialty crop provisions in the farm…
Update on Senate Farm Bill Debate
…have prohibited crop insurance payments for tobacco failed earlier today. Also failing, the amendment that would have allowed states to require special labeling for foods that contain GMOs. Below is…
Senate Immigration Bill Moves Forward
…the guest-worker part of the bill is different because it creates an at-will program that not only allows workers to follow the crop schedules, but makes it easier for growers…
CA Crops Different from Others
California crops have some special qualities and it’s thanks to the unique attributes of our state. Sabrina Hill talks with a grower in Imperial County who has a surprising crop…
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
…that were included in the Senate-passed legislation. Included in the House version are provisions funding key specialty crop priorities such as: • Specialty Crop Block Grants funded at $72.5 million…
Costa Supports Advancing the Farm Bill, Calls for House Action
…the production of specialty crops. $375 million for the Specialty Crop Block Grants Program over the life of the 2013 Farm Bill to strengthen the market for the specialty crops…
AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill
…solid start for a farm bill that serves America’s farm and ranch families. The emphasis on crop insurance as a risk management tool, combined with flexibility that the measures offer…
Opening Statement of Chair. Frank D. Lucas Committee on Agriculture To Consider the 2013 Farm Bill
…it stronger. We provide new products such as the Supplemental Coverage Option that will provide important “gap coverage” to those who have not been able to afford such coverage in…