…debt, hemp production in California and the considerations that come with it and the Seeds for Bees Program which now is open for enrollment. Also, Secretary Sonny Perdue is making…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…(Sec. 12513). Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program: On April 23, 2019, AMS announced the availability of funding for the Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program (Sec. 12102). Feasibility Study…
Concern Raised by Increased Botrytis Presence
…not to allow sunburn. “It’s effective not only to guarantee a drier condition but also better penetration of any fungicide that is applied,” Torres noted. Whether it is organic or…
USDA Offers Producers Options to Re-enroll or Extend Expiring CRP Contracts
…boost soil health for at least a decade,” said U.S. Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey. “We want to make sure they – and their neighbors who…
Vaccine Investigators Use Bacterium’s Own Protein Against It
…feed or forage. This can lead to diarrhea, weight loss, diminished milk production and sometimes death. Calves are especially vulnerable and if their mothers are infected, they can acquire the…
Squaring Off Against the Unknown, California Hemp Grower Bets Big
…on hemp production is based on data collected through indoor production in a controlled environment, which is drastically different from traditional outdoor farming. “We’re at the mercy of the weather,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-19-19
…case is being argued legally, but it all revolves around safety guards on machinery. Taylor Hillman explains in his report. Brian German has a report on production challenges facing hemp…
Bayer to Reduce Environmental Impact 30 Percent by 2030
…looking at new technologies and more precise application, as well as scaling down crop-production volumes as a means of achieving its goal. “This will help to restore and retain biodiversity,…
Get Rid of Grasshoppers the Organic Way
Cathy Isom has a few interesting tips about getting rid of grasshoppers in your garden the organic way. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Grasshoppers can be a…
Eggshells in Your Garden-Myths Busted
…if added to your garden. Such as claim # 1 – Claim #1: Adding eggshells is the ideal organic pest control solution for soft-bodied insects like slugs and snails. The…
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
…history determined by FSA. For most operations, production history is based on the highest milk production in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Newer dairy operations have other options for determining production…
Plants That Enrich Your Garden Soil
…of Ours. Plants That Enrich Your Garden Soil When it comes to enriching the soil in your garden, instead of turning to chemicals and or even organic fertilizers, try using…
Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture-Industry Reaction
…innovative tools to tackle challenges in agriculture and food production. Late last year 13 governments, including the U.S., joined together in signing an International Statement on Agricultural Applications of Precision…
Walmart Takes Poultry Companies to Court
…Claxton Poultry Farms, and Pilgrim’s Pride. There have been multiple lawsuits filed since 2016 which allege price-fixing by various companies involved in poultry production. Walmart Takes Poultry Companies to Court…