…Farm Futures August crop production survey. However, even above average yields for the sixth-straight year could leave prices struggling, especially in a soybean market that’s getting hammered by tariffs on…
Innovative Approach to Breeding Could Mean Higher Yields and Better Crops
…cold and drought tolerance, yield and seed production are almost always controlled by multiple genes. Inserting more than two or three genes into the same site on a plant chromosome…
Limited Benefits of Tariff Relief Funds for California Producers
…agricultural leaders in a discussion with Governor Jerry Brown on the trade issues and tariff impacts facing California. The nature of California’s production makes the tariffs particularly important. “California farmers…
NCGA Welcomes Administration Support for High Octane Fuels
…potentially very good news for corn farmers. The agencies specifically requested comments on how EPA, “could support the production and use of higher octane gasoline” in order to support fuel…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
…vineyards. The University of California Regents will work with growers to incorporate highly productive organic no-till vegetable cropping systems in California. The American Farmland Trust will work with farmers in…
Water Works: Maximizing Soil Moisture
…of the overall cost of production, implementing various techniques that can help reduce usage can be extremely valuable for growers. “The issues of water availability are huge and ag is…
Cotton Growers Prepare for 2018 Producer Information Exchange Tour
The National Cotton Council’s Producer Information Exchange Program is coming back to California this month, allowing cotton growers from other regions of the U.S. to see how production works in…
Farm Groups Appeal to Trump to Address Lab-Grown Meat Substitutes
…from a regulatory standpoint. Traditionally, USDA has been responsible for overseeing meat and poultry production at the point of slaughter. Companies involved in the development of lab-grown meat substitutes believe…
Celebrating National Peach Month
…peaches bring good luck, wealth and protection. Peaches are commercially produced in 23 states. The top four states in peach production are California, South Carolina, Georgia and New Jersey. California…
California has a ‘New’ Food Expo
…of California food and beverage related companies while creating a statewide identity centered around the celebration of food production and the experience food inspires. Several awards are given out during…
Trade Aid for Farmers Could Start Late September
…Perdue, who says the yields will be based on actual production, not historical averages. The program is a response to trade tariffs implemented on U.S. agriculture goods for the 2018…
Agri View: Meat Production Outlook for 2019
…today’s Agri View. Meat Production Outlook for 2019 According to the mid-year outlook on production, we don’t have much to worry about when it comes to meat. Well, not in…
Plant Fruit Trees in Your Yard
…harvest. In terms of food production, this is fantastic news because trees don’t require nearly as much attention as raised bed gardens. Planting fruit trees provides tons of food over…
USDA Invests in Projects to Spur Innovation in Grazing Lands, Organic Systems and Soil Health
…drive innovation and spur cutting-edge projects,” said Bill Northey, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “This year’s competition resulted in an impressive array of proposals that will ultimately benefit…