…soil to fill 600 million dump trucks; Reduced nitrogen and phosphorous runoff relative to annually tilled cropland by 95 and 85 percent respectively; Sequestered an annual average of 49 million…
Almond Update: Yearly Crop Estimates Explained
There are now several reports produced every year that predict crop estimates, and it can be confusing for producers. A session at the 2019 Almond Conference will explain those reports…
South Korea Presents Big Opportunity for California Rice
…Exports are an important aspect for California rice producers, accounting for approximately half of the marketing that is done for the crop. “The overseas markets are a lot of work,…
Federal Officials Begin to Crack Down on CBD Products
…amount of interest in the potential a hemp crop could provide for farmers was based on the value of CBD oil. The overwhelming number of CBD products that came to…
Successful Rice Harvest for California Growers
…Communications Manager for the California Rice Commission. “We had delays because of wet weather going into the planting season and when you delay the planting of the crop it challenges…
USDA Announces Awards to Put Conservation Innovation to Work on U.S. Farms
…producers to carry out trials or comprehensive zone nutrient management and precision cover crop strategies. The Soil and Water Conservation Society is partnering with several agriculture retailer co-ops on the…
Survey Reveals Crucial Data on Fusarium Head Blight
…of it as an omnivore in the sense that it doesn’t specialize just on one crop, but rather it is a pathogen of wheat, barley, oats, corn—any grain crop. It…
Preparing for the Effects of Climate Change in Agriculture
…consider the crop varieties that are being planted. “You really need to know ‘do I have the best possible plant material given the current environment that I’m growing in.’ Then,…
Murky CBD Oil Regulation Complicating Hemp Production
The regulations governing hemp production are beginning to come into focus. However, the uniqueness of the crop may present some challenges when evaluating the types of crop protection materials that…
U.S. and South Korea Reach Agreement on Guaranteed Market Access for American Rice
…America’s farmers and ranchers. Exports are critical for the economic health of the U.S. rice industry, with half our crop being exported every year. Agreements like this, that expand opportunities…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…payments. Per-acre non-specialty crop county payment rates, specialty crop payment rates, and livestock payment rates are all currently available on farmers.gov. This is the second of up to three tranches of…
Double Food Harvest Growing Sweet Potato Vines
…too? Unlike regular potatoes, sweet potatoes can be grown as a dual-purpose crop. Like beets, carrots, turnips, and radishes, sweet potato greens are an edible and delicious addition to your…
CAPCA Conference Highlights Science and Innovation for the Future of Agriculture
…to be successful, whether that’s labor, whether that’s a reliance on fair and accurate science when it comes to our crop protection tools,” said California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) President…
Improving Nutrient Management in California
…education and outreach for the development of balance sheets for nutrient management. “Now we have over a thousand crop care advisors that are certified to be able to do this…