…mechanization in response to the labor constraints. Farmers also reported planting fewer acres, or simply leaving some crops unharvested. Other respondents noted changing crops or reducing cultivations activities like pruning…
AFBF Backs Timely Reg Review of Food Production Tools
…production methods will help foster public confidence, provide our farmers and ranchers tools that enhance their productivity and respect the diversity of our nation’s crops and cropping systems.” Duvall’s comments…
USDA Invests in Research on Next Generation of Agricultural Technology
…recover high-quality water, nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), and energy from agricultural wastewater. Also, researchers at the University of Nebraska are developing an efficient irrigation system that combines imaging sensors on…
Weed Scientist Has Doubts Over Dicamba Restrictions Effectiveness
…dicamba affected areas other than where it was sprayed, damaging millions of acres of crops that could not tolerate the herbicides. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
BASF to Acquire Bayer’s Crop Science Unit
BASF has signed an agreement to purchase Bayer’s Crop Science business for $7 billion. BASF is purchasing Bayer seeds for mainstay crops including cotton and soybean, plus the herbicide brand…
Agri View: 2017 Crop Harvest
Everett Griner talks about the different crops and the 2017 crop harvest in today’s Agri View. 2017 Crop Harvest…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
…with multiple uses in brewing, livestock feed, and human diets. A Lincoln University project will determine the economic viability of different types of cover crop-based, no-till systems for small- and…
Wildfires Continue to Sweep Through Northern California
…grapes have already been picked, much of the merlot and cabernet sauvignon crops remain on the vine. Produce farmers are also concerned about their freshly harvested winter squash and tomatoes…
World Wildlife Fund UK: Meat Production is Killing the Planet
…that feeding animals with crops that could be eaten by humans is an inefficient way to add protein to our diet. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
South Canada Livestock Producers Could See Winter Hay Shortage
…crops harvested in drought-ravaged southwestern and south-central Saskatchewan may offer cattle producers an alternative. Adding to the problem, many farmers in southwestern and south-central areas have had to take cattle…
California Benefits from Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…crops as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops, which include floriculture. Grant recipients were selected through a competitive process and grant amounts ranged from $50,000 to…
Make Your Own Hard Apple Cider
…buying from the store, only use unpasteurized, preservative-free apple juice. Place the filtered juice in a large container, leave room for bubbling, then cover the container with a cheesecloth or…
Medfly Quarantine Affects Solano Farms
…crops within the quarantine zone. Lum said he will feel the financial impact this month when his eight acres of persimmons are ready to be harvested, as well as 13…
USDA Invests in 48 Projects in Local Watersheds
…in smaller watersheds that cover 250,000 acres or less. Additionally, this investment also includes funding for 41 existing projects in 11 states. The projects are owned by the local sponsors….