…Doll, “this has been a surprisingly large crop in many of these fields.” Growers had been concerned about what level of damage would be caused by the low temperatures that…
Highlighting the Importance of Foreign Markets to California
…discussion in trade, which has kind of been a little frustrating for California farmers, it’s really been focused on Midwestern crops,” said CFBF President Jamie Johansson, “and this is a…
USDA Supports Specialty Crop Industry with Multi-State Initiatives
…agricultural industry.” SCMP strengthens food safety; seeks new ways to address plant pests, disease, and other crop-specific issues; and increases marketing opportunities for specialty crops—fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and dried…
Agri View: Tough Times for Cotton Producers
…producers. Cotton farmers have had some tough times during the last decade. They have made good crops. They haven’t made any money. Industry leaders say some fundamental changes have to…
Agri View: Agriculture Losses from 2017 Storms
…biggest loss was to its pecan groves as well as the nut crop. Well, It is all history now, except for the crops. Let’s hope it doesn’t happen again that…
Natural Garden Pest Protection
…garden with minimum pest problems and high organic production requires some cooperation with nature, and that means working with the animals that will naturally protect your crops. I’m Cathy Isom……
CFBF: House Farm Bill a Win for California
…see some significant alterations in the Farm Bill draft, which would have caused some challenges for certain areas of agriculture. “First on the chopping block, usually, is the specialty crops…
Harvest Begins as Extent of Blueberry Damage Remains Unknown
The cold weather patterns that moved through California in early March appear to have caused blueberry damage, but the exact amount is still uncertain. The low temperatures were felt throughout…
Farmers and Ranchers: Time Running Out to Complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…the Census return rate is rising every day,” said NASS Census and Survey Division Director Barbara Rater. “The stronger the response, the stronger the data. The stronger the data, the…
New Water Sensing Technology Coming to Almond Orchards
…to apply the technology to almond trees. “It’s really advanced agriculture both in terms of how you run the farms here, but also how you treat the crops,” said Senior…
Turning Integrated Pest Management Ideas Into Action
…are perfect nourishment for immature mosquitos, a condition referred to as “urban gruel.” Higher temperatures predicted because of climate change only threaten to exacerbate the problem. “A warming world is…
Rural Mainstreet Index Hurt by Trade Concerns
…economy. “An unresolved North American Free Trade Agreement and rising trade tensions with China are significant concerns,” says Ernie Goss, Creighton University economist and author of the Rural Mainstreet Index….
Russia Approves Bayer Acquisition of Monsanto
…Monsanto if the German company agrees to transfer certain technologies to Russian recipients. Under the approval terms, Bayer agreed to transfer molecular breeding assets in several crops for a period…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-20-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Reports from blueberry harvest show some damage from the February freezing temperatures and the Almond Board…