…the country every year. They draw farmers from their area to show them what is new in equipment and in crop production. Farmers learn a lot. And, they see a…
Low Temperatures Causing Concern for Almond Growers
…I’ve heard so far is lows of down to 24-25 [degrees],” said Kern County Farm Bureau Director and Pearl Crop Grower Representative Jared Britschgi. Irrigating fields is the best tool…
UCCE to be a Leader in Climate Change Awareness and Education
…pistachio, walnut and other important fruit and nut crops has been curbed by unseasonably warm nighttime temperatures. Sustained summertime heat waves are damaging crops and putting diminishing water resources under…
Sonoma County Sustainability Program Close to Achieving Goal
…growers to go through an assessment process to ensure they are within the required parameters of production. “Ninety-two percent of our vineyards now in Sonoma County are a part of…
Fertilizer Institute Issues Annual Industry Report
…advance innovation, improve infrastructure, and enhance sustainable production of fertilizer. Finally, the report states the fertilizer industry is two times as safe as peer industries. From the National Association of…
USDA Seeking Dismissal of OTA Lawsuit
…is blocking necessary rule clarifications and the strengthening of organic production practices.” The Organic Trade Association calls the delays of the final rule by USDA “unlawful,” and says the group…
California Coffee Industry Gaining Ground
…Pomona to help address the growing interest in the crop. Attendees heard information on which varieties are best suited for California production, along with what to expect in terms of…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
…power 757 homes for one year! Along with energy production, these three projects will collectively reduce an estimated 503,990 metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent over 10 years, which is equal…
Agri View: Impact of Snow
…will not know for a while. That will come when the crop is harvested. And, the crop harvest isn’t to far away. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner……
MN Students Want GMO Approval Process Streamlined
A group of graduate students at the University of Minnesota is asking Congress to streamline the approval process for GMO crops that produce food and fiber. A DTN article says…
Legislation Designed to Save Pollinators Introduced in House
…food supply. Studies estimate that one of every three bites of food Americans eat is from a crop pollinated by bees. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
2018 USDA Ag Outlook Forum Offers Pre-Forum Field Trips on Farming and Research
…trip will showcase best practices for soil health in crop fields, livestock grazing, and reducing soil erosion and runoff in the barnyard. USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation leaders will discuss…
Syngenta Acquires Satellite Imagery Innovator
…below), Syngenta says FarmShots was developed to help farmers, agronomists and retailers quickly and accurately spot field issues caused by planter skips, emergence, insect feeding, poor plant nutrition, crop diseases,…
Growth Energy: More Biofuels Vital to Improving U.S. Energy Outlook
…to engine – but that the level of carbon savings is rising with each passing year thanks to innovations in biofuel production and precision agriculture. We must reduce emissions in…