…substantial grant to cover part of the cost to study the Varroa mite. This isn’t new. It is more funds to keep the research going. You see, the Varroa mite…
Highlighting the Importance of Foreign Markets to California
…discussion in trade, which has kind of been a little frustrating for California farmers, it’s really been focused on Midwestern crops,” said CFBF President Jamie Johansson, “and this is a…
USDA Supports Specialty Crop Industry with Multi-State Initiatives
…agricultural industry.” SCMP strengthens food safety; seeks new ways to address plant pests, disease, and other crop-specific issues; and increases marketing opportunities for specialty crops—fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and dried…
Agri View: Tough Times for Cotton Producers
…producers. Cotton farmers have had some tough times during the last decade. They have made good crops. They haven’t made any money. Industry leaders say some fundamental changes have to…
Former Senators Ask Congress to Investigate EPA/RFS Waivers
…Administrator Pruitt about handouts granted under the cover of night.” The waiver provision established by Congress provided some flexibility in dealing with the smallest refining companies who produced fewer than…
Agri View: Agriculture Losses from 2017 Storms
…biggest loss was to its pecan groves as well as the nut crop. Well, It is all history now, except for the crops. Let’s hope it doesn’t happen again that…
Natural Garden Pest Protection
…garden with minimum pest problems and high organic production requires some cooperation with nature, and that means working with the animals that will naturally protect your crops. I’m Cathy Isom……
CFBF: House Farm Bill a Win for California
…see some significant alterations in the Farm Bill draft, which would have caused some challenges for certain areas of agriculture. “First on the chopping block, usually, is the specialty crops…
New Water Sensing Technology Coming to Almond Orchards
…to apply the technology to almond trees. “It’s really advanced agriculture both in terms of how you run the farms here, but also how you treat the crops,” said Senior…
Russia Approves Bayer Acquisition of Monsanto
…Monsanto if the German company agrees to transfer certain technologies to Russian recipients. Under the approval terms, Bayer agreed to transfer molecular breeding assets in several crops for a period…
Dealing with Compacted Soil
…an option, the good news is there are other possibilities. Such as raised beds, Lasagna gardens, aeration and cover crops, and double-dig beds. Each will still require a bit of…
Perdue Announces New Senior Leaders at USDA
…specialty crops. He is a past president of the National Corn Growers Association Corn Board and a member of the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA), having served on the board…
Groups on House Agriculture Committee Approving 2018 Farm Bill
…Access and Foreign Market Development Programs and makes administrative reforms to the revenue-based Agriculture Risk Coverage Program (ARC), which are welcome provisions for corn farmers facing uncertain times. NCGA also…
Food Waste Resonates Beyond the Trash Bin
…quality required less land than other crops but more water and pesticide. The researchers note that while their study used the best-available food survey data, there are limitations to it…