…reduce producers’ overall premium bill to help ensure producers can continue this climates-smart agricultural practice.” Farmers that insured their spring crop and planted qualifying cover crops for the current crop…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-08-21
…FARMER funding important for SJV producers and NIFA investing $14.5 Million through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Addressing Resistance-Breaking Strain of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
…significant breakthrough for the industry. Producers quickly adopted new cultivars with the gene that was shown to be resistant to the virus. It appears that the new strain of the…
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
…there’s a consensus that market dynamics which consistently squash producer profitability are not sustainable for live cattle or beef producers,” NCBA President Jerry Bohn said in a press release. ““As…
VofV: Agtech Journey Can Begin Anywhere
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Growing Tea for Profit May Be Good for Agriculture Producers
…the United States is suitable for growing tea. That’s good news for agricultural producers who may want to consider growing tea for profit. Especially for those in USDA growing zones…
U.S. Officials Taking Action on USMCA Dairy Dispute
…the Government of Canada. U.S. dairy producers have been calling for action, accusing Canada of undermining the ability of American dairy exporters to compete in the Canadian market. A coalition…
Week in Review: Mill Assessment Increase Concerns & Shifting Trends in California Citrus
…which varieties of citrus are most popular among growers. While the major disruptions created by the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to wane, producers are paying close attention to market trends…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
…as they are agricultural producers. This past year has demonstrated that improved business skills and financial literacy are essential to enabling these businesses to survive unforeseen market disruptions.” The funding…
Almond Matters: Still Time to Address Peach Twig Borer and Other Pests
…the high temperatures bring the appropriate heat units. Producers may want to get going now with their pest control applications before another wave of warm temperatures hits. “When it gets…
VofV: Moving Technology Forward Through Teamwork
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA needing producers’ input to come June, access to…
Shifting Trends in California Citrus Varieties
…translates into producers devoting fewer acres to navels.” Listen to the radio report below. Shifting Trends in California Citrus Varieties About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
…specific fumigant requirements for certain commodities. Increasing mill assessments at such a dramatic rate could put export opportunities in jeopardy for a variety of different producers. “That’s patently unfair and…