…environmental sustainability of legume crops, which account for 27 percent of the world´s primary crop production. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries…
Development of Technologies Vital for Specialty Crops
The House Agriculture Committee heard testimony from California growers on the significance of technology and innovation in the production of specialty crops. Wenger speaking to the House Agricultural Committee. Paul…
AgNet West Radio Celebrates Five Years
…in specialty crops. AgNet West now has the strongest on-air team in it’s history with News Director Sabrina Hill, Operations Manager Taylor Hillman and Multi-Media Journalist Brian German. The original…
ASTA Testifies before House Ag Committee on Plant Breeding Innovation, Farm Bill
…specialty crops. LaVigne stressed the importance of promoting a climate of innovation through the funding of critical Farm Bill research programs, and the enactment of clear and consistent, science-based policies…
Agri View: Organic Foods Growing
…the beginning, shoppers had to do an extensive search just to locate organic retailers. It was mostly those that produce the organic crops. Well, today there are retail stores for…
Many Other Ways to Save Bees
…After all, they are responsible for pollinating approximately 250,000 plants species. About 7 years ago their efforts contributed to approximately19-billion dollars worth of agricultural crops in the U-S. This figure…
Agri View: Feral Hog Fight
…hunting club. Today, total damage to land, crops, and wildlife in the United States is pegged at 1.5 billion dollars every year. They are now a problem in 38 states….
Protecting Pollinators Through New Certification Program
…of a grower’s land to habitat. This can be a combination of permanent features such as hedgerows and temporary resources like flowering cover crops. Requirements also include providing nesting sites…
Western View: Ventura County
…job of it. And they do a great job of growing berries — as well as Avocados, celery, and lots of cut flowers and row crops. With an annual gross…
States Sue EPA to Prevent Insecticide Use
…the data they based the decision on. Chlorpyrifos is commonly sprayed on citrus fruits, apples, cherries, and other crops. Dow, the maker of the product, did not immediately respond to…
Agri View: Transporting Crops
Everett Griner talks about how transporting crops has changed in today’s Agri View. Transporting Crops Growing food and fiber on our farms is one thing. Getting it to consumers is…
Central California Cattle Suffer Under Heatwave
Nine straight days of triple-digit temperatures wreaked havoc on California cattle, specifically in Fresno, Tulare and Kings counties. It is too soon for officials to determine exactly how many cows…
Agri View: Growing Population Challenges
…still a challenge to agriculture. The farmers who grow the crops don’t seem to be worried. Looking at their efforts in the last half century one can understand why. You…
California Almonds Increase Production
…at 900 million meat pounds. Bloom started mid-February and was extended due to cooler than average temperatures. This year’s significant rainfall complicated the application of dormant and bloom sprays. The…