Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a trade mission to Mexico for California specialty crop…
Trade Mission to Mexico for California Specialty Crop Suppliers
…together a trip to Mexico for certified California specialty crop suppliers. CITD says the event is an opportunity to help grow specialty crop markets in the region. Participants will get…
New Agreement Reached for Mexican Tomatoes
…for specialty tomatoes under the new agreement, as well as charge 40 percent more for organic tomatoes compared to conventional. The draft agreement also permits the Commerce Department to audit…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
…with ants and termites, wheat crops increased by 30 percent compared to those that did not have the insects. “There have been a handful of studies showing that ants can…
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…well as price suppression and undercutting. The draft agreement sets reference prices for rounds and romas at $0.31/lb., stem-on tomatoes at $0.46/lb., tomatoes on the vine at $0.50/lb., specialty loose…
Navigating the ‘Re-Hemption’ of North America
…a lot of oilseed crops and we’re not growing a lot of the fiber crops that you would find say in Colorado,” said Quick. “So, that’s where we are with…
Research Finds One-Third of Food Grown Goes Unharvested
…can exceed a growers’ estimates by as much as 157 percent depending on the crop. There is hope that a better understanding of the magnitude of in-field food loss can…
Almond Update: Why Managing Dust is Important
…an economically, environmentally and socially responsible crop for California. Recognizing our local role in California agriculture and global role as a powerhouse in almond production, we’re working to grow almonds…
Prune Harvest Around The Corner, Considerations from UCCE
…harvest, stress should be mild to moderate (-12 to -16 bars). Post-Harvest When making fall nutrient management decisions consider your July leaf sample results and crop load. If nitrogen levels…
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
…time in 2017. To help make cover crops a more viable option, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) adjusted the haying and grazing date of cover crops, and USDA’s Natural Resources…
Growing Your Own Brussel Sprouts
…until they reach their full height, however, so you’ll need patience to successfully cultivate this crop. In return, you’ll be rewarded with a continuous supply of great-tasting bite-sized delights. There…
China Suspends Purchases of American Agricultural Products
…from several other countries, heightening concerns about the long-term viability of the Chinese market once the tariff situation is resolved. With both crop and livestock markets taking substantial hits once…
Trade, Consumer Demand, Impending Corn Crop Among Critical Issues for U.S. Cattle Industry
CattleFax’s Randy Blach Outlines Situation at Summer Business Meeting Denver, CO (NCBA) — Herd expansion, export markets, corn crop expectations and swine fever ramifications are among the factors that will…
Easy to Grow Exotic and Flavorful Cabbage
…Flavorful Cabbage chinese cabbage crops in growth at field Chinese cabbage—also called Napa cabbage—offers a sweeter flavor than traditional cabbage varieties. And, this Asian variety is just as easy to…