…the organic sector because it forces them to arbitrarily change their production practices. Last week, the Department of Agriculture announced the rule would be delayed until January 19, 2018. The…
Almond Board: Farmland Trusts
…fertile soil and diverse land resources allows year-round production of many agriculture commodities. The state produces more than 400 crops, and its top five commodities are: Milk and cream Grapes…
Agri View: Citrus Production
Everett Griner talks about the outlook of the citrus production in today’s Agri View. Everett tells us how citrus from Brazil and California will provide and help cover the losses…
Farm Bureau Survey Reveals Lowest Thanksgiving Dinner Cost in Five Years
…ingredients necessary to prepare the meal (butter, evaporated milk, onions, eggs, sugar and flour), $2.72. “Milk production has increased, resulting in continued low retail prices,” Newton said. “In addition, grocers…
Weather Causes California Rice To Take Hit in 2017
…from planting at all. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated 458,000 acres of rice were put into production this year, significantly lower than the average of approximately 535,000 acres. After…
Almond Matters: Getting Proactive with Preemergents
…toughest weeds that farmers have to contend with in today’s agricultural production,” Field Market Development and Research Field Representative Tino Lopez said. “The fall germinating bio-type of fleabane and marestail…
Fresno State Ag Mechanization Lab Gets Update
…modern production agriculture equipment,” Williams said. “Students from ag education, plant science, viticulture, industrial technology, ag business and our campus farm develop skills from the hands-on labs that will be…
USDA Research to Support Environmentally-Friendly Pesticides, Reduction of Methyl Bromide
…“NIFA is making investments to ensure America’s agriculture sector is able to rely on sound scientific approaches to increase production and ensure continued food security,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy….
Perdue Announces Hass Avocado Board Appointments
…swing seats. The type of member that will fill the swing seats is determined by the ratio of domestic avocado production to imports. Since 2006, all three swing seats have…
Farmers Need Trade to Move Record Corn Crop
…if’ scenarios are about to become ‘what now’ scenarios as prices are still below the cost of production, as well as threats to our trading relationships, and deteriorating transportation infrastructure,”…
Organic Livestock Rule Delayed Until January
…Trump Administration’s delay of final organic livestock production rules. While the lawsuit is still pending, USDA must answer it by mid-November. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
New Senate Hold on Ag Trade Nominee
…protecting U.S. farmers from cheaper Mexican imports. Growers in the southeastern U.S. support the proposal. Flake argues that the move would raise the cost of production, reduce the selection of…
Register for the Western Alfalfa and Forage Symposium
…presented. The afternoon sessions will feature topics focused on alfalfa production and pest management. Day three of the symposium will revolve around exports, quality, and irrigation. Bill Matthews from the…
Water Managers Prepare for New Rainfall Season
…and other states, estimated the state’s cotton harvest was 80 percent complete. “It’s been a rough production year,” Bagby said. “We got off to a late and far-from-ideal start due…