…the latest offering from the American Lamb Board (ALB), which routinely commissions evaluations on its programs through third-party universities. “These results are a win for every member of the American…
Tamarixia and Other Biological Control Efforts to Stop ACP
…in the overall biological control effort. Due to expense and public opinion, Morgan noted the department has discontinued insecticide programs in urban areas. That has allowed populations of beneficial insects…
USDA Census of Agriculture One Week Away
…inform decisions about ag education, research, farm programs, rural development, and much more over the next several years. Conducting the Census is part of USDA’s commitment to you.” This Census…
USDA Launches New Farmers.gov Features to Help with H2A Applications, Managing Loans
…programs at USDA. As we adopt new technology, we are introducing simple yet innovative approaches to support our farmers, ranchers, producers, and foresters as they support the nation every day….
Seed Industry Storms the Hill
…our health and our food. Breeding methods like gene editing can be accessible to all breeding programs—of every crop and size—and to both the public and private breeding sectors. In…
App Brings STEM Agriculture Games to Youth
…slowly phase out game kiosks beginning in 2020. The My American Farm educational resource is a special project of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. The site and…
Trusted, reliable protection
…other fungicides. These traits allow for compatibility in tank mixes, making Phostrol an excellent fit for many disease management programs. How does it work? A fully systemic fungicide, Phostrol readily…
California Climate Investments Make Progress on Emissions Goal
…latest report highlights important programs that are helping to address climate change and are improving local economies and overall public health, particularly in disadvantaged communities. Investments totaled $1.4 billion in…
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Mite Control
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, as temperatures start to heat up its important for growers to be prepared with their mite control programs. Diligent monitoring for…
Almond Update: Ag Equipment Survey Response Needed, Deadline Approaching
Responses to the 2018 Ag Equipment Survey will directly determine how much funding is allocated to the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) equipment turnover incentive programs. The Almond Board of…
California Seed Association Works to Ensure Future Success of the Industry
…next generation of who’s going to lead our businesses and our organizations.” Zanobini noted that CSA offers several programs and incentives such as scholarships to help develop the next generation…
Details on the Administration’s Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2020
…the programs with proposed cuts. Langley noted his optimism in the programs receiving the necessary funding but noted the importance of voicing concern regarding the proposed cuts. “We have to…
Dairy Producers Previously Enrolled in the Livestock Gross Margin Program Now Eligible for 2018 Margin Protection Program
…(FSA). “The 2018 Farm Bill included substantial changes to USDA dairy programs,” said FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce. “This includes the ability for producers with LGM coverage to retroactively enroll in MPP-Dairy for…
Voicing Cotton Concerns in Farm Bill Implementation
…week they’re looking at taking input on the research title programs as well as the trade title, which includes key programs that Cotton Council International utilizes.” Langley noted that the Market…