…claims it has cracked the code on growing crops indoors efficiently. Plenty uses a vertical growing plane to grow leafy greens in a 52,000-square foot South San Francisco facility. The…
Agri View: Winter Storm Losses
…did. That is the way 2017 will be for peach farmers in Georgia. They lost about 80 percent of their crops to that late winter freeze. If you put that…
Almond Board: Reducing Harvest Dust
…large crops of recent years, it has become more and more common for almonds to be stockpiled, either in the orchard or at the huller/shellers. To avoid insect damage, stockpiles…
Sacramento County Farm Bureau Celebrates Centennial
…seed stock and cattle. Sacramento County is the 25th largest agriculture producing county in the state. The county’s total agricultural production is close $500 million. The top five crops in…
Dairy Farmers work to Help Cows Stay Cool
…midsection will have on feed prices. “I think our corn and soybean crops are in big trouble,” he said. “We’re facing the most stressful conditions in five years.” A large…
China Approves More GMO Crops
…The moves come as China promised to speed up the review process for GMO crops. While GMO crops can’t be planted for food in the country, corn and soybeans can…
Urban Agriculture Conservation Grants Awarded
…Americans live in urban areas, which cover just 28 percent of the nation’s land area.” “The landscapes our customers own and manage have changed, but so has our approach to…
American Farm Bureau Lists Farm Bill Goals
…and increase premium rates 25 percent from the current rate for coverage above 4 million pounds; d) lower the maximum coverage level from $8.00 to $7.00; e) raise the catastrophic…
Funding for Research on Plant-Biotic Interactions
…environmental sustainability of legume crops, which account for 27 percent of the world´s primary crop production. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries…
Development of Technologies Vital for Specialty Crops
The House Agriculture Committee heard testimony from California growers on the significance of technology and innovation in the production of specialty crops. Wenger speaking to the House Agricultural Committee. Paul…
AgNet West Radio Celebrates Five Years
…in specialty crops. AgNet West now has the strongest on-air team in it’s history with News Director Sabrina Hill, Operations Manager Taylor Hillman and Multi-Media Journalist Brian German. The original…
ASTA Testifies before House Ag Committee on Plant Breeding Innovation, Farm Bill
…specialty crops. LaVigne stressed the importance of promoting a climate of innovation through the funding of critical Farm Bill research programs, and the enactment of clear and consistent, science-based policies…
Agri View: Organic Foods Growing
Everett Griner talks about organic foods covers more in today’s Agri View. Organic Foods Growing Now, what began as a social fad has turned into a worldwide heath obsession. Organic…
Many Other Ways to Save Bees
…After all, they are responsible for pollinating approximately 250,000 plants species. About 7 years ago their efforts contributed to approximately19-billion dollars worth of agricultural crops in the U-S. This figure…