…requirements and are supported by information available to the Agency to provide more clarity and flexibility for farming families. EPA proposes to retain: a clarification that suspended pesticide applications can…
ThryvOn™ Technology Now Available for Cotton
…Lindsey Battle, Bayer trait marketing and launch lead for regional crops. “Tarnished plant bug and thrips species have become some of the most economically detrimental pests in U.S. cotton farming….
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-14-23
…commonly used items, and the nine C’s of a holistic regenerative farming approach and the latest Voices of the Valley episode. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
VofV: Stuart Woolf Talks Agtech from Apple Computers to Almonds
…out more at WGA.com. In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Stuart Woolf, President and CEO of Woolf Farming Company, shares his interest, knowledge and utilization of agtech, which…
Farm Bureau Recognizes Young Farmers and Ranchers Competition Winners
…recognizes young farmers and ranchers excelling in their farming and ranching operations and exhibiting superior leadership abilities. Mike Hannewald of Ohio won the Discussion Meet, which simulates a committee meeting…
USDA Providing Additional Farmer Support Through a Variety of Programs
…provide all farmers, including new and underserved producers, with the opportunity to receive the assistance they need to continue farming, to build and maintain their competitive-edge, and to access more,…
Problems with Insect Protein
…to policies that would destroy farming and ranching in your area; Careful reading of food labels, as insect powder may be added to anything from soup to pasta; Demand that…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge in Orchards & Pros and Cons of Electric Tractors
Karun Samran of Bapu Farming Company has been recharging groundwater for several years and has seen great results with water usage and crop health. United Farm Workers (UFW) leadership laid…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…on nutrient management. Protect topsoil and groundwater quality by devoting environmentally sensitive agricultural land to conservation benefits instead of farming. When it comes to any resolution, making them may be…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…when talking about the future of farming innovations. “There’s a whole world out there that is waiting to be discovered and we should be, when we talk about innovations, also…
AFBF: Risk Management Tools a Farm Bill Priority
…farmers’ and ranchers’ unique situations. Risk management tools like these are vital to farmers and ranchers being able to mitigate the unpredictable nature of farming. To read the report, go…
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
In recent years, the practice of groundwater recharge has become more common as a method of preserving water and ensuring the longevity of farmland. Karun Samran of Bapu Farming Company…
Opportunities and Challenges of Electric Farming Equipment
Electric farming equipment is a relatively new addition to agriculture, but more and more farmers are looking to incorporate the technology into their operation. Director of vineyard operations for Wente…
NASS 2021 Organic Survey Results
…blackberries (42%), eggs (38%), onions (24%), and broccoli (24%). Marketing practices in the certified organic farming sector showed that $2.02 billion in organic products were sold directly to retail markets,…