…for pollination longer, many growers utilize a plant growth regulator to slow the production of ethylene in the trees. Keeping trees viable for pollination longer can help increase the chance…
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
…percent is an uninsurable or ineligible cause of loss and will result in the hemp production being ineligible for production history purposes. For more information on USDA risk management programs…
Strong Demand, Leverage Shift Adds Optimism for Year Ahead
…Relations and Analysis Kevin Good, who said he expects higher total animal protein production to be offset by strong demand and increasing exports. During the year ahead, Good said record-large…
Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. New Ads Address Myths About Beef
…to directly address misinformation while highlighting beef’s strongest attributes – taste, quality, health sustainable production. Examples of some current ads in market include those featured here. “This year the Beef….
NCBA Unveils Top Policy Priorities For 2020
…record, upholding the U.S. cattle industry as the global model for sustainable beef production.” In the year ahead, NCBA also plans to prioritize the importance of cattle markets — specifically…
Nufarm Will Soon Market Goal 2XL and GoalTender Herbicides
…markets in the United States. About Nutrichem Nutrichem is a R&D based company in China focusing on crop protection products development and compliance production, and is supplying qualified products via…
2020 Plant and Soil Conference Coming Up in Fresno
…breeding, organic production, and pest management. The day will conclude with a CA-ASA business meeting as well as an awards luncheon. Listen to the report below. About the Author Brian…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-29-20
…to Fresno as well as Clif Bar investing in the first UC organic research institute. Learn how to take advantage of international business while attending the World Ag Expo and…
Connection Between Increased U.S. Hop Production and Craft Brewing
…of America shows that hop production has now grown expansively out of the three states that have historically been responsible for the majority of American hop production, to now include…
UCANR to Establish First-Ever California Organic Institute
…farming techniques can be applied quickly.” The California Organic Institute will help advance organic production methods and assist with the development and implementation of tools and practices for the organic…
Mechanical Pruning of a New Raisin Variety at KARE
…can result in some fruit loss. However, the variety overall is showing strong potential, especially considering the amount of labor that can be taken out of the production process. “This…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-24-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the continued growth of organic retail sales. We’ve got…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes New Rule on Navigable Waters
New federal rules to protect navigable waters promise to provide the certainty farmers and ranchers need to maintain agricultural production and enhance the land under their care, the California Farm…
Significant Changes to Organic Import Guidelines on The Way
…to strengthen oversight of organic imports and the organic supply chain.’ The proposed rule would provide better oversight of the accreditation and certification process; including a requirement that all imported…