…for grant funding to improve agricultural water use efficiency and conveyance system enhancements. DWR and CDFA intend to demonstrate the potential multiple benefits of conveyance enhancements combined with on-farm agricultural…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 1
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Agrium in Merger Talks with Potash Corp.
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Agrium Agrium Confirms Discussions With PotashCorp Regarding Potential Merger of Equals Agrium Inc. (TSX: AGU) (NYSE: AGU) confirmed that it is in…
DOJ Seeks to Stop Deere from Purchasing Monsanto’s Precision Planting Division
…and be able to raise prices and slow innovation at the expense of American farmers who rely on these systems.” High-speed precision planting is an innovative technology that enables farmers…
Theft of 500 Cows in New Zealand
…farm near the town of Ashburton. The 500 milking cows were reportedly taken from the herd of 1,300 head between early July and late August, according to online-based news website…
Little-Known Corn Disease Found in Nine States
…disease entered the U.S. two years ago as researchers say the lack of information led to a delay in confirming the disease. Currently, researchers have no recommendations for farmers regarding…
USDA Sharply Revises Farm Income Forecasts
…Farm Business* Net Cash Farm Income Forecast Down for Second Consecutive Year in 2016 Average net cash farm income (NCFI) is forecast at $102,200 for farm businesses* in 2016, down…
Agri View: Dangerous Work
…required. Most jobs on the farm do. And dealing with large animals poses a risk. Chemicals used on a farm calls for, in fact demands, precaution. Any chain driven, or…
Support for the Salton Sea
…G. Brown Jr.’s Salton Sea Task Force. The federal investment will direct resources to include continued scientific monitoring, technical assistance in permitting and projects, and improved on-farm activities. The Salton…
Delta Smelt Strategy Shows Promising Results
…teaming up with Sacramento Valley agricultural water users and farmers. This is the latest chapter of cooperation involving a coalition of farmers, water providers, conservationists and regulators who are driven…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 31
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Japan to Resume Importing U.S. Wheat
…state. Imports from the U.S. Gulf Coast were allowed to continue. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports that Japan announced this week they’ll resume purchases of western white wheat this…
Low Wheat Price Support Needed in New Farm Bill
…growers’ needs and translate these needs into a Farm Bill which will protect growers. The Farm Bill Survey asks farmers to describe their experiences with their crop insurance coverage, Title…
Farm Futures Releases 2017 Planting Intentions
Farm Futures recently completed its first producer survey of planting intentions for 2017. Farm Futures expects producers to boost soybean plantings because of strong demand and hedging opportunities on this…