…from the RFS. It is no coincidence that as farmers realized increased demand and value for their crops, they were able to invest in newer technologies and practices that have…
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…
DIY Indoor Garden Projects
…the days that you can’t get outdoors because of rain, snow, extreme temperatures, or wind… why not spend some time doing garden projects that are made for the indoors? Like…
Working on Sugar Support Programs Before 2018 Farm Bill
…more than 30 members of Congress have introduced the Sugar Policy Modernization Act. She says the policies within the legislation will keep processors from having to forfeit their crops and…
Soilless Production Falls Under Organic Certification
…nutrients and organic matter to grow crops. The container growing method is used by several large organic berry growers. Aeroponic farming methods that grow plants that are suspended in the…
ASTA Supports USDA Action
…and private sector plant-scientists around the world are investing in a great deal of research using newer methods like gene editing across a wide variety of crops—with exciting potential for…
Autumn Planting for Fall Vegetables
…temperatures and are frost tolerant. Swiss Chard is often grown as part of a cold-tolerant autumn and winter garden but can be planted in the autumn to provide spring greens….
Grain Traders Getting Squeezed by Oversupply
…bumper crops all over the globe have kept grain prices low and overturned the traditional dynamics in the farm sector. The largest trading companies that buy and sell farmers’ products…
Agri View: Illegal Marijuana Crops
Everett Griner talks about illegal growers of marijuana in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses some of the tactics used by these illegal pot growers. Illegal Marijuana Crops…
Tour Shows Ornamental Pumpkin Big Business
…Van Groningen & Sons is an 80-year operation in Manteca that grows over 35 varieties of pumpkins on over 1400 acres, among many other crops. “San Joaquin County produces 80…
USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2018
…receive PLC payments for 2016 crops.” The ARC and PLC programs were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and offer a safety net to agricultural producers when there is a…
New Film Discusses GMO Misinformation
The maker of a film called Food Evolution, supported by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance, says his documentary shows how easily misinformation can overwhelm objective analysis. Scott Hamilton Kennedy…
Natural Pest Control Plants
…poison may be harming some of the insects we DO want to keep around, such as bees and butterflies. One solution is plant things that will naturally protect crops from…
Raisin Prices Offset by Lower Production
Raisin prices are climbing back up for grapes this season, but smaller Thompson seedless crops may temper expectations for a lucrative year. A reduction in overall acreage, combined with weather…