…data from the 2021 California Walnut Objective Measurement Report indicated an average nut set per tree of 992 which is a decline of 17 percent from last year’s average. Although projections are…
Development of A Statewide Pesticide Notification System Moves Forward
…a recent group meeting, the question of incident data showing a need for a statewide approach was asked. Isom said that barring evidence of an actual, legitimate need that is…
NASS to Review Acreage Earlier for Certain Crops
…rice, sorghum, soybeans, and sugarbeets. USDA NASS will review all available data, including survey data, satellite-based data, and the latest information from USDA’s Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency….
Groups Disappointed in Neonicotinoid Evaluation
…failure to consider real-world usage data in the analysis conducted as part of the Endangered Species Act could limit growers’ ability to protect their crops from pests, protect their livelihoods,…
Overall Bankruptcy Rates Dropping
…looked at data from the U.S. Courts from June 2020 through June 2021 and found there were 438 Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings, down 24 percent. The number of Chapter 12…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-20-21
…data is protected by privacy laws, seaweed as a livestock feed has long-term potential for cutting emission levels and why agriculture is encouraged to speak out against 45 percent increase…
USDA Reports on Farm Computer Usage and Ownership
The Department of Agriculture released the 2021 Farm Computer Usage and Ownership report. The report is conducted every other year and presents data on farm computer usage, including computer access,…
Collecting Data for County Crop and Livestock Reports
…data is collected from growers, processors and the United States Department of Agriculture National Agriculture Statistic Service. Tucker explains the collaboration is needed to cover all areas of data including…
New USDA Reports Aimed at Increasing Cattle Market Transparency
…coming months, we plan to conduct several producer-focused outreach sessions to help producers and others understand how these data can inform real-world marketing decisions at farm, ranch, feedlot, and other…
Weedy Rice Workshop Provides Important Updates to Growers
…need more data.” The Weedy Rice Workshop also reemphasized the importance of identification and reporting. Brim-Deforest noted that the various mitigation efforts would not be possible without industry participation. Growers…
Project to Advance the Potential of Robotic Harvesting in Strawberries
…in December and then the season will run December through mid-April or so. That will be upcoming next Spring, we’ll have some good data coming out of it,” said Rainwater….
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Signed by Governor Newsom
…Wildfire dangers have become even more apparent over the previous five years. The California Department of Insurance is developing a report of non-renewals and underwriting restriction data to identify other…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
A study tracking regulatory compliance costs in California was recently released, with striking findings. Researchers looked at data from 22 different farms of various sizes in the San Joaquin Valley…
Fruit and Vegetable Trade Increases in First Part of 2021
Trade statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) paint an interesting picture for American fruits and vegetables. USDA data shows that between January and May of this year, imports…