…is a very common pathogen in different crops. Most of the crops that we have in the valley are susceptible to botrytis,” said Torres. “If we don’t do a good…
USDA Offers Producers Options to Re-enroll or Extend Expiring CRP Contracts
…boost soil health for at least a decade,” said U.S. Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey. “We want to make sure they – and their neighbors who…
Vaccine Investigators Use Bacterium’s Own Protein Against It
…feed or forage. This can lead to diarrhea, weight loss, diminished milk production and sometimes death. Calves are especially vulnerable and if their mothers are infected, they can acquire the…
How to Harvest and Store Homegrown Figs
…Harvest and Store Your Homegrown Figs Figs are easy-going until harvest time. They can become a finicky crop when it comes to proper harvesting times, techniques, and storage. Make sure…
Squaring Off Against the Unknown, California Hemp Grower Bets Big
…on hemp production is based on data collected through indoor production in a controlled environment, which is drastically different from traditional outdoor farming. “We’re at the mercy of the weather,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-19-19
…case is being argued legally, but it all revolves around safety guards on machinery. Taylor Hillman explains in his report. Brian German has a report on production challenges facing hemp…
Bayer to Reduce Environmental Impact 30 Percent by 2030
…looking at new technologies and more precise application, as well as scaling down crop-production volumes as a means of achieving its goal. “This will help to restore and retain biodiversity,…
Perdue Headlining Forbes AgTech Summit, Continuing Innovation Focus
…offering a wide variety of solutions to the challenges of achieving higher crop yields and less food waste. Showcase presenters include Root AI, Bear Flag Robotics, SWIIM, iTradeNetwork, GroGuru, Beekeeper’s…
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
…history determined by FSA. For most operations, production history is based on the highest milk production in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Newer dairy operations have other options for determining production…
Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture-Industry Reaction
…potential for both public- and private- sector plant breeding programs of every size and sector, from specialty crops to row crops,” said ASTA President & CEO Andy LaVigne. “To fully…
Walmart Takes Poultry Companies to Court
…Claxton Poultry Farms, and Pilgrim’s Pride. There have been multiple lawsuits filed since 2016 which allege price-fixing by various companies involved in poultry production. Walmart Takes Poultry Companies to Court…
Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Biotech EO
…the Executive Order was established to identify changes that, among other things, “advance the adoption of innovations and technology for agricultural production and long-term, sustainable rural development… improve food safety……
U.S. Pork Producers Seek Main Course, Not Crumbs
…producers still face a stifling 62 percent tariff into China. There are enormous trade opportunities with China, especially to help offset reduced domestic production due to African swine fever (ASF),…
The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars
…at any one time, but the remainder is kept in production. The MWD provides compensation when the land is fallowed. They’ve also worked out rent reductions for farmers that grow…