…it can be done wirelessly.” Innovations like park-assist, GPS tracking and wireless data access will continue to increase. Mecham said today’s tractors carry enormous amounts of producers’ agronomy data and…
A Nutrient Management Plan – SOP For Farmers
A nutrient management plan is an essential operational tool for ag producers. Rod Bain talks with an Extension expert in this report. A Nutrient Management Plan – SOP For Farmers…
FSA County Committee Election Results
…2015. Dale Matney will serve as first alternate. FSA appreciates all of the voters who took the time to complete the election ballot and those producers willing to be nominated….
Tannins Take on Manure Odor
Could tannins in trees, like those found in wine, be useful in reducing the odors caused by livestock manure? Rod Bain reports. Tannins Take on Manure Oder…
USDA Observes Kick Off of the International Year of Soils
…are helping producers unlock the power of soil health as part of an important and very successful national campaign. Our campaign demonstrates our renewed commitment to soil conservation and soil…
Six Cold Nights do Little Damage to Citrus Crop
…the mandarin crop. “I do not expect to see any impact from this cold event on fruit supply or price,” said Blakely. Mandarin producers and lemon growers, on average, ran…
As of January 1: Cold Weather Not Damaging to State’s Citrus
…the night and with lows not reaching 26 dregrees, except in the coldest unprotected areas, we conclude it was a long night but a safe night.” Mandarin producers and lemon…
CA Citrus Growers Will Spend New Year’s Eve Protecting Crops
It could be a very long New Year’s eve for many citrus producers in California. Gary Crawford has more on the start of the freeze watch. California Citrus Growers Bracing…
Shifting Focus for the Agriculture Market
…for Implements David Palmer said they are not only shifting their focus but making sure they offer something for any size operation much like their line for alfalfa hay producers….
Doing Your Homework on New Soil
…knowing your soil before planting any crop. UC Davis Researcher Kevin Fort says with nematode problems in wine grapes it’s especially imperative for those producers. Fort said it’s worth getting…
FSA Announces New Yield Data for Safety Net Calculations
…yield data that producers can use to better calculate how the new safety net programs can offer the best protection against market swings.” Producers can check with their local FSA…
Raising Bison Easier Than Perceived
…Kettle Buffalo represents the National Bison Association and says the industry needs more producers as demand has picked up. Gehring hears one question a lot: “Is raising bison anything like…
Census of Horticulture Arriving in Mailboxes this Winter
…industry.” Producers can fill out the Census online via a secure website, www.agcensus.usda.gov, or return their form by mail. Federal law (Title 7, U.S. Code) requires all producers who receive…
Help Available for Wildfire-Impacted Ranches and Private Forestland
…soil erosion protection, minimizing encroachment by invasive plants, protecting water quality, protecting fish and wildlife habitat, bringing back forests, and restoring livestock infrastructure necessary for grazing management. “The state has…