…as well as maintaining stable and fair markets. AFBF called for close monitoring of production interruptions at dairy processors, meat packing facilities and other processing facilities. AFBF is also requesting…
Applications Still Being Accepted for Conservation Innovation Grants
…conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS State Conservationist in California. “The one that we’re basically providing funding for right now is the state…
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
…but he said he has been reassured agencies remain committed to smoothing the production, marketing, and transportation of food and farm products. “The state Office of Emergency Services has made…
Samples Needed to Help ‘Stop the Rot’ Project
…in all seven different U.S. growing regions; obviously focusing here on California,” said Vegetable Crops Farm Advisor and one of the 24 researchers involved in the project, Brenna Aegerter. “We…
Sivanto Applications Showing Strong Results for Growers
Sivanto Prime applications are proving to be effective for growers in combatting pest pressures in multiple different crops. Farmers have been able to gain control of sugarcane aphid in sorghum…
Finding the Threshold for Almond Hull Concentration in Dairy Rations
…milk production was not affected. Basically, the milk production at 12 pounds was the same as when we feed four pounds, which is a positive when you’re feeding that high…
Almond Matters: Uniformity Compensates for Short Bloom Period
…weather; a little bit of moisture in it,” said Machado. Many growers are already anxious to know what the crop will look like after a short bloom period, however, there…
Sorghum Provides Multiple Areas of Value as Dairy Forage
…tolerate that water being diverted from their production.” The drought tolerability of sorghum is an attractive attribute of the crop; however, Clark suggests that in order to achieve optimal production…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…Production and Conservation (FPAC): USDA Service Centers, which include offices of both Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), are located throughout the country. Our customers are…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-16-20
…trials and could be well suited with avocado production. Also, we’ve got details on how USDA is funding California’s efforts to address pest issues and get the latest information on…
USDA Funds California Efforts to Address Pest Issues
…nursery production system. A total of $12.7 million will be headed towards California to be divided up between a multitude of projects. Nearly $5 million will be used to survey…
Automated Fertigation Could Be Ideal for Avocado Trees
Spoon-feeding nutrients to trees has been beneficial in trials and could be well suited with avocado production. Citrus growers in Florida trying to cope with huanglongbing disease have found that…
Applications Being Accepted for Multiple NRCS Opportunities
…accomplishing their objectives to keep working lands in production, protect prime agricultural soils, provide grazing opportunities, and restore wetlands on frequently flooded lands,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS State Conservationist in…
Addressing Activist Groups Coming onto Farms and Ranches
…take video or photos of production animals, while others will break in and steal animals. While theft or property damage can be a felony in some cases, many other actions…