California rice was poised for a good year in 2017 because of the record rainfall the state experienced over winter. However, weather extremes, weed, and pest pressures all contributed to…
NAFTA Talks Again Underway
…least for the start of the negotiations. The Trump administration must still find a way to address Canada’s dairy supply management system, among other agriculture issues. The administration is hoping…
USDA Research to Support Environmentally-Friendly Pesticides, Reduction of Methyl Bromide
…an older treatment for pests. The Methyl Bromide Transition (MBT) program is helping to discover and implement practical and safer pest management alternatives. Projects may focus on integrated research and…
Register for the Western Alfalfa and Forage Symposium
…presented. The afternoon sessions will feature topics focused on alfalfa production and pest management. Day three of the symposium will revolve around exports, quality, and irrigation. Bill Matthews from the…
PBW Program Highlights Pest Pressure in Cotton
…of Silverleaf Whitefly (SLWF) among other pests. The information released includes all the samples collected during the 2017 cotton growing season. Data that was comprised comes from samples from PBW…
Water Managers Prepare for New Rainfall Season
…part of the water management culture here.” In Yuba County, Brad Foster, who farms along the Feather River north of Marysville, said he is still tending to his walnut orchard…
Ten Things Canada Wants From NAFTA Modernization
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations get going again in Mexico City on November 15. While the contentious issues like dairy supply management get a lot of headlines, there…
USDA to Measure Final 2017 Row Crop Production and Grain Stocks with Two End-of-Year Surveys
…– that are critical to row crop producers around the country. The results of the surveys help determine the structure of the 2017 farm payment and risk management programs administered…
USDA Invests in Integrated Pest Management for Increased Production
…critical state, regional, and national pest management challenges and help ensure food security. The Minor Crop Pest Management (IR-4) program supports pest management solutions primarily for specialty crops, such as…
House Ag Committee Leaders Call for NAFTA Conclusion
…the mission to prevent NAFTA withdrawal became apparent when the dairy lobby defended the Trump administration’s proposals to force Canada to end its supply management system. The uncertainty surrounding the…
Almond Board: Post-Harvest Irrigation
…high in salts, while surface water from snowmelt is very low in salts. Depending on the sources of water available to the grower, a part of irrigation management is to…
NIFA to Invest in Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…evaluate science-based data relevant to environmental risk assessments or risk management related to biotechnology-developed organisms. “It is important that we base policy decisions around evidence-based, high-quality science that analyzes the…
Producers More Optimistic in October Survey
…next 12 months. At the same time, producers don’t expect lower prices during that same time period, either. Fewer producers expect to make major management changes from a year ago,…
USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations
…of genetically engineered organisms to ensure they do not pose a plant pest risk. This important work will continue as APHIS re-engages with stakeholders. “Today, we need to feed some…