…to attrition – so Champ Dry Prill is virtually dust-free. This dry prill formula enables Champ Dry Prill to mix faster and more easily. Champ® Formula 2 Flowable is an…
Farm Bureau Looks Forward to Working with New Congress
…labor problems we face, boosting our farm economy via export growth and reducing the burden and cost of federal regulations. Supporting the use of farm-grown fuels, fixing our nation’s broken…
Federal Agencies Combine Resources for Food Waste Initiative
A new joint agreement under the Winning on Reducing Food Waste initiative was recently signed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the…
Celebrating National Oatmeal Day
…in 1877. The many health benefits of eating oatmeal include: lowering cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease, and it may also reduce your risk for cancer. Oatmeal is also…
Annual Soil Health Summit Event Opens to Public for First Time
…SHP. The partnership’s long-term data collection effort measures the on-farm economic and environmental impact of practices known to improve soil health and sustainability. Those practices include reducing tillage, growing cover…
Almond Update: Postharvest Time Still Important
Late almond variety harvest is wrapping up but this isn’t the end of the season. Reducing tree stress postharvest is critical for trees and Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager…
Perdue Promises Five Percent Budget Cut as part of Trump Plan
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will help President Donald Trump reach his goal of reducing agency budgets by five percent next year. Perdue has promised to cut his budget five percent,…
Benefits of FARMER Program Highlighted at Fresno Event
…a means of reducing the overall emissions level of the agriculture industry. Valley farmers can obtain anywhere from 60 to 85 percent of the cost of replacing agricultural equipment such…
Low-Dust Harvest Makes Process Enjoyable
More and more growers are looking into low-dust harvest options. JP Ranches in Ballico has incorporated low-dust machines, something owner Justine Pitts said was made more possible with the help…
September USDA Stocks Report Bearish
…at 2.14 billion bushels, which is 138 million more than the last estimate of old-crop carryout. USDA says feed usage was likely smaller than expected, reducing the number of bushels…
USDA Secretary Working to Empower Local School Leaders and Improve the School Meal Programs
…access to nourishing, appealing meals. We greatly appreciate Secretary Perdue’s continued dedication to reducing unnecessary burdens and streamlining the complexity of school meal programs so that our members, working in…
Almond Update: Reducing Dust During Pick-up
…dust during pick-up. ABC made a series of videos to help growers reduce dust in all aspects of harvest. You can watch all of the videos at on their webite….
Florence Washing Away Cotton and Tobacco Crops
…fiber, reducing the yield, which will be detrimental to the crop’s quality. Some of the counties hardest hit by Florence are in the southern part the largest tobacco-growing region in…
Agri View: Bad Weather Year
…heat practically everywhere. It was worse than this back in the 1930’s. It wasn’t just the dust bowl which destroyed crops and drove farmers off the land. It covered 50…