…the Executive Order was established to identify changes that, among other things, “advance the adoption of innovations and technology for agricultural production and long-term, sustainable rural development… improve food safety……
U.S. Pork Producers Seek Main Course, Not Crumbs
…producers still face a stifling 62 percent tariff into China. There are enormous trade opportunities with China, especially to help offset reduced domestic production due to African swine fever (ASF),…
The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars
…at any one time, but the remainder is kept in production. The MWD provides compensation when the land is fallowed. They’ve also worked out rent reductions for farmers that grow…
Industrial Hemp Grower Sees Crop as A Boom for California Agriculture
…Collins is the President of SoCal Farms, which recently planted 100 certified acres of organic hemp in Antelope Valley. As an alfalfa and cotton grower, Collins sees the availability of…
ARS Efforts Should Help Ensure Our Wheat Supply
…disease that threatens global wheat production each year. A healthy wheat line (right) and a wheat line infected with “scab,” or Fusarium head blight (left). Photo by Guihua Bai/ARS. The…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-10-19
…on the list of affected products. We also highlight some interesting trends in vegetable production and the role of FSA county committees in program and office operations at the local…
Corteva™ Separates from DowDuPont to Form Leading Pure-Play Agriculture Company
…development facilities and more than 65 active ingredients. “As a new, independent agriculture company, we are intently focused on disciplined investment in innovation to deliver above market organic revenue growth…
Strawberry Mite Control Helped by Lesser-known Predator
…control mites with natural predators. “Actually over the years we have come to make that a standard practice,” General Manager Dave Peck said. “Whether we are growing organic or conventional, we…
New IPM Model Takes Systems Approach to Addressing Modern Issues
…of IPM, but it is actually kind of a crop production system,” said UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologics Advisor Surendra Dara. “Because it involves everything; agronomic practices, irrigation, nutrition…
New Survey Examines Consumers’ Understanding of the Environmental Impact of Chicken Production
…consumers also have significantly less knowledge than average about these practices for chicken production. Seeing First-Hand Sustainability in Chicken Production In conjunction with the sustainability survey, NCC also created a…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…our rightful place as the world’s leader in agricultural and energy production,” said Secretary Sonny Perdue. “This move to approve the year-round use of E15 in time for the summer…
USDA Expecting the Most Cotton Exports in a Decade
The Department of Agriculture recently released the first production estimate for the 2019 U.S. cotton crop, with expectations of reaching levels that have not been seen in more than a…
Pierce’s Disease and GWSS: A Deadly Combo for Grapes
…said the southern coastal area he used to oversee is perfect for grape production, but it isn’t feasible. “In Ventura County, for instance, they have great soil, great climate and they…
California Highlights in 2017 Census of Agriculture
…of California farms are producing organically, with 11 percent of total farms selling directly to consumers. California remains the number one state in terms of market value for vegetables, melons,…