…they may create injuries to the trees. Wounds are the primary way the bacterial pathogen enters the olive host. Injury can also be caused by low temperatures, hail, and during…
Tapping Sorghum’s Genetic Potential
…is becoming an attractive alternative to U.S. crops that require more water. Sorghum also is a critical option for staving off hunger overseas. Decades of breeding has produced sorghum suitable…
New Markets Sought for Walnut Sector
…term, I think things will get a little stronger for walnuts,” Jelavich said. “There’s a big demand for walnuts and we’ve proven we can sell big crops, but the prices…
Bayer, Monsanto Announce Agreement
…Monsanto’s leadership in Seeds & Traits and Climate Corporation platform along with Bayer’s broad Crop Protection product line across a comprehensive range of indications and crops in all key geographies….
California Governor Signs Farm Worker Overtime Bill
…workers to lose wages. Producers will have to cut down on costs of production and they’ll reduce worker hours and may even plant crops that don’t require as much labor….
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…announcing the complaint which challenges China’s use of “market price support” for three key crops (rice, wheat, and corn) in excess of China’s commitments under WTO rules. In 2015, China’s…
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…with the rising inability to access affordable credit, could put many farmers and ranchers out of business. “Every week, we hear from family farmers facing these challenges on their farms….
Conaway Applauds Initiation of Enforcement Action Against China’s Agricultural Subsidies
…long raised concerns about the actions of foreign competitors and has frequently called on the Obama Administration to initiate WTO challenges against the high and rising foreign subsidies, tariffs, and…
WASDE at a Glance
…are raised 2.1 million tons led by a 1.0-million-ton increase for Australia and a 0.5-million-ton increase for Kazakhstan, both on larger crops. Export gains are partially offset by a 1.0-million-ton…
Groups Support Heritage Foundation Farm Bill Report
…especially when they need it most, but added, “That support shouldn’t come at the cost of incentivizing certain crops and practices over others or supporting the largest and wealthiest farm…
EPA Decision on Dicamba Expected Late in 2016
…nearby crops that aren’t resistant to the weed killer. In April, the EPA proposed allowing the use of the herbicide designed to be used with the Monsanto Xtend crops, but…
DPR Takes Action Against Grower
…federal law prohibits the use of this pesticide on grapes. However Dimethoate is allowed to be used on other crops to protect them from insects including mites, flies and aphids….
Corn, Potatoes and Vegetable Production Practices
…production practices of these key crops. “Production agriculture in the United States is constantly evolving and results of these surveys help ensure that the most current information about production practices…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…California while improving crop production. This can be accomplished with cover crops planted in or around orchards. Would you like to help us provide nutrition for bees? Are you interested…