…an indirect result of the cover crop that was planted due to the soil compaction, but it still highlights the potential that cover crops present. Establishing a cover crop can…
Emma Chow Recognized for Conservation Excellence
…Her job as a district conservationist has given her a wide array of experiences with vineyards, orchards, forestland, organics, urban farming and other specialty crops in Mendocino, Sonoma, Marin, Napa,…
2020 World Ag Expo Opens with AFBF President Zippy Duvall
…Brian German interviewing John Deere about yield map technology for specialty crop growers. AgNet West’s Danielle Leal interviewing CFBF President Jamie Johansson at World Ag Expo 2020 Heavy traffic at…
AFBF Urges Improvements to Hemp Regulation
…Domestic Hemp Production Program was submitted last October, detailing the parameters for production. The comments submitted to USDA highlight several issues that the farming community is concerned about with the…
Putting Agriculture in a Positive Light with Social Media Engagement
…of your time,” said Douglass. Engaging in online forums can also help correct some of the misconceptions that the general public may have about agricultural production. Media outlets may not…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-11-20
…California Prune Summit that is later this month, also learn how Columbia is gearing up for its avocado production. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more….
Almond Matters: Being Prepared for a Flash Bloom
…for pollination longer, many growers utilize a plant growth regulator to slow the production of ethylene in the trees. Keeping trees viable for pollination longer can help increase the chance…
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
(USDA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. A pilot hemp insurance program through Multi-Peril Crop…
Strong Demand, Leverage Shift Adds Optimism for Year Ahead
…Relations and Analysis Kevin Good, who said he expects higher total animal protein production to be offset by strong demand and increasing exports. During the year ahead, Good said record-large…
Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. New Ads Address Myths About Beef
…to directly address misinformation while highlighting beef’s strongest attributes – taste, quality, health sustainable production. Examples of some current ads in market include those featured here. “This year the Beef….
NCBA Unveils Top Policy Priorities For 2020
…record, upholding the U.S. cattle industry as the global model for sustainable beef production.” In the year ahead, NCBA also plans to prioritize the importance of cattle markets — specifically…
Nufarm Will Soon Market Goal 2XL and GoalTender Herbicides
…depth and choice for customers, joining existing Nufarm burndown solutions such as Credit® Xtreme, Cheetah®, Tuscany® SC, Grapple® and more. For the full lineup of Nufarm crop solutions, visit Nufarm.com/uscrop.…
Third MFP Payment Coming This Week
…trade retaliation. To be eligible for MFP assistance, all non-specialty and cover crops would need to have been planted by August 1, 2019. Specialty crop payments for things such as…
2020 Plant and Soil Conference Coming Up in Fresno
…conference begins on Tuesday, February 4 and will feature presentations on topics such as cereal crop nitrogen management, subsurface drip irrigation, soil amendments, and water quality regulatory updates. The presentations…