…the 2014 Farm Bill provisions for hemp production by 12 months to allow USDA to complete the required rulemaking process, and USDA intends to issue regulations in the Fall of…
2017 Census of Agriculture Data Now Available
…million farms and ranches, the 76,865 making $1 million or more in 2017 represent just over 2/3 of the $389 billion in total value of production while the 1.56 million…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Vietnam’s Ban on the Importation of Glyphosate
…of glyphosate: “We are disappointed in Vietnam’s decision to ban glyphosate, a move that will have devastating impacts on global agricultural production. As I’ve often said, if we’re going to…
Finding Cover Crops That Work for Producers
…Bullard said no matter if a grower is looking for erosion control, pollinator habitat, increased soil organic matter or added nitrogen, their work is continuing to find the best and…
More California Asparagus Acres Going Under
Another well-known California asparagus grower is taking out production. Acres of California land pushing out asparagus has continued to dwindle for the last several decades. AgNet West talked to Klein Family…
Tamarixia and Other Biological Control Efforts to Stop ACP
…total we’ve released over 12 million since we started doing releases and we’re increasing production all the time, so the future looks good.” The Tamarixia program plays an important part…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-05-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the production of quality seed for a growing hemp…
USDA Census of Agriculture One Week Away
…on Thursday, April 11, at noon ET. The full Census report will include millions of data points, including number of farms, land in farms, total value of production, demographics, and…
Almond Update: Maximize Yields with New CASP Workshops
…include several aspects of production that will help a grower’s orchard perform efficiently, maximizing yield potential. Listen to Cooper’s full interview. Almond Update: Maximize Yields with New CASP Workshops About the Author…
Seed Industry Storms the Hill
…President & CEO Andy LaVigne. “As our world faces growing environmental and food production pressures, seed innovation is critical to a sustainable future. The policies being made today in Washington,…
Growing an Organic Garden-Do’s and Don’ts
Cathy Isom has some of the important do’s and don’ts when growing an organic garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing an Organic Garden-Do’s and Don’ts Organic…
FDA Announces Enforcement Discretion of the Produce Safety Rule
…analysis FDA has concluded that the commodities listed in the announcement have unique production circumstances and intended uses which reduce the likelihood for foodborne pathogens to pose a risk. The…
Some California Avocados Recalled Voluntarily
…January. The conventional avocados in the recall are labeled with “Bravocado” stickers and the organic fruit has “organic” and “California” stickers. AgNet West reached out to Henry Avocado Company for comment. The company said…
Honey Bee Colonies More Successful By Foraging on Non-Crop Fields
…increased production of antioxidant enzymes—which reduce cell damage—and greater production of antimicrobial peptides, which contribute to disease resistance. The researchers eliminated other potential common causes of colony decline except for…