…bacteria that causes HLB symptoms. “Growing the bacteria outside of plants and psyllids is a big step forward,” said Melinda Klein, Chief Research Scientist with the Citrus Research Board. “If…
California Receives Nearly $28 Million for Dairy Margin Coverage
The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program will be issuing more than $300 million in 2019 to nearly 23,000 dairy producers. California enrolled the highest production volume of any state, while…
Why You Need a Madagascar Dragon Tree
…of two categories, being either tree-like in structure with stout trunks and broad, very stiff leaves, or the shrubby Dracaenas. The Dracaena genus is one plant that’s undergone extensive research…
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Enrollment Ends Dec. 13, 2019 WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Oct. 7, 2019) — Dairy producers can now enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for calendar year 2020. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA)…
USDA Announces Support for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…Disadvantaged Policy Research Center (The Center) with a $525,000 grant funded under this program. The Center specializes in policy research impacting socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in order to make…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-07-19
…came from the new deal with Japan, ongoing research projects from CRB and why organic growers are receiving pressure from produce purchasers. Tune in to the show for these news…
Producers Discouraged by Sec. Perdue’s Sentiment Toward Small Farms
…dairy farmer,” Perdue said to reporters after the event. “Everyone will have to make their own decisions economically whether they can survive.” Several reports featuring statements from dairy producers indicate…
Scientists Release First Map of Areas Suitable for Spotted Lanternfly Establishment in U.S. and World
…prioritize management interventions for this pest, Wakie added. The Agricultural Research Service Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
USDA Invests $11M In Research That Will Support Specialty Crop Farmers
…research that will support specialty crop farmers. “This collaborative public-private research effort will focus on applying innovative solutions to pest management problems that often are otherwise not available to specialty…
Farm Bureau Releases Milk Program Recommendations
…and a more equitable program for all dairy farmers. Although federal milk marketing orders have been a pillar of the dairy industry for more than 80 years, the program has…
President Trump Signs Stopgap Spending Bill to Fund Farm Payments
…$16.4 million in funding to support the new help production program under the 2018 Farm Bill. The measure also forgoes the matching requirement of the Specialty Crop Research Initiative. Lawmakers…
ARS and U.S. Army Join Forces to Revitalize Soil with Paper
…published a “Users Guide,” based on this research, for use by all U.S. military facilities, according to Torbert. Source: Agricultural Research Service Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
CCM October Grower Town Hall Events
…be giving updates on what’s going on in Sacramento and things that our growers need to know.” Silveira noted that Citrus Research Board President Marcy Martin and Director of the…
American Dairy Demand Highest in Five Decades
While dairy producers might not be feeling it amidst ongoing trade issues and price concerns, the demand for dairy is the strongest it’s been in the past five decades. According…