…ag industry over a number of years in areas such finance, government, production agriculture, research, and more. The nomination form can be found on the California State Fair website and…
Plan Ahead to Maximize Almond Bloom
…growth. Increased almond yields depend on the production of strong blooms necessary for pollination. eXploit® strengthens vulnerable flowers during reproduction for better flowering, fruit set and formation. You can expect…
A Go-To Foundational Fungicide For Tomato Growers
…foundational fungicide. Rhyme fungicide’s proven efficacy makes it a preferred rotational fungicide to optimize crop protection programs, protect yields and preserve other crop protection fungicide modes of action. To learn…
Working Towards Continued Success of Equipment Replacement Programs
Preparation for a new crop after the harvest of a cotton field in Central California Credit: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com The Western Agricultural Processors Association and the California Cotton Ginners…
U.S. Poultry Companies Poised for Success in China
…China represents tremendous market potential, as conditions are aligning to make American poultry an attractive option in China. African swine fever is having a devastating effect on pork production in…
More Hemp Insurance Options Available from USDA
…announcement notes that eligible producers will have access to a pilot insurance program which will provide Actual Production History coverage under Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI). “We are excited to offer…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…the Almond Board recognized Rob Kiss of Bayer Crop Science as the 2019 Almond Achievement Award winner. Kiss has more than 30 years of experience in the almond industry, working…
Confronting the Challenges of the Organic Sector
https://www.facebook.com/AgNetWest/videos/468154640485448/ While the organic sector has been expanding in value and acreage in recent years, there are still numerous challenges involved in organic production. There are concerns related to acquiring…
Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture
Legislation was recently unveiled that would significantly alter the landscape of animal agriculture in the United States, particularly livestock production. The Farm System Reform Act of 2019 would establish a…
Strong Year for U.S. Cotton Exports
While the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made a significant reduction to its production estimate for the 2019-2020 domestic cotton crop, the export market appears to remain strong for U.S. cotton. …
Proceeding with Caution in Hemp Industry
…crop has left supporting industries working diligently to catch up to the demand. Along with being faced with inadequate infrastructure to support large scale production, the hemp industry is also…
FARM 4.0 Standards Effective January 1
…of dairy farmers, processors, cooperatives and other industry members to build consumer confidence in the industry through ensuring responsible production practices. After 16 months of stakeholder review, the FARM 4.0…
Ban of Chlorpyrifos Products Continues to Expand
The effort to ban the use of chlorpyrifos products in agriculture continues to expand. Other states are following California’s example in prohibiting the use of Chlorpyrifos in agricultural production. The…
Farm Equipment Industry Adapting to Grower Needs
…we’re all interested in that’s for sure.” The equipment needs for farmers in areas such as the Midwest can be significantly different than growers in California, not only in crop…