…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…
Heat Illness Prevention In California
The California Farm Bureau is reminding farmers around the state about the dangers involved when temperatures reach triple digits. Agricultural employers should be aware of the best practices to ensure…
Fly Control in Cattle Herds
Summer temperatures can already be stressful on cattle, but as fly populations tend to increase during summer months it makes fly control a significant concern. Fly infestation can cause a…
Global Food Insecurity Expected to Drop
…evaluates the food security status and outlook over the next ten years for 76 low-and-middle-income countries that either were or are still recipients of food aid. Projections show rising incomes…
Agri View: Tree Fruit Standards
Everett Griner talks about why the tree fruit crops are not up to standards in today’s Agri View. Tree Fruit Standards I think it is safe to say that most…
NBB Considers Legal Action over Biodiesel Dumping
…Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission because of the rising amount of biodiesel imports. The NBB says in the petitions that higher volumes of subsidized biodiesel from Argentina and…
Farmers Assess Impact of Recent Heat Wave
…Farmers of some crops expect to see an effect—though the extent won’t be certain until harvest. “I think we’re likely to see some reduced yields, based on blossom drop or…
Research on Pests and Beneficial Species Funding from USDA
…totaling $7.6 million for research to help manage pests and beneficial species that affect agricultural crops. The funding is made possible through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program,…
USDA Seeking Public Input on GMO Labeling
…should be interchangeable with “bioengineering”; whether AMS should require disclosures for foods containing highly refined products, such as oils or sugars derived from bioengineered crops; and the amount of a…
If It Smells Like a Petunias or Shampoo, It Might Be a Pesticide
…Few choices are available for controlling SWD, which is an invasive species from Asia. It has quickly spread across the United States and can cause significant damage to fruit crops,…
Pork Industry Expanding
A new report out from CoBank says rising global demand for pork and stronger profitability will create a strong incentive for American pork processors to expand their capacity. Increased competition…
Agri View: Weather is Important for Crop Outlook
…for cotton and grain farmers back in early April. In storage supplies of all crops was above average and early planting intentions from the March survey was higher than expected….
China Trade Agreement Includes Biotech Approvals
…Journal reports China has approved imports of two new varieties of genetically modified crops, clearing the way for U.S. agricultural companies to market new biotech seeds to farmers. Through the…