…crop year, may now submit applications. The signup period begins today (July 30, 2018) and ends on Dec. 7, 2018. In accordance with changes to ARC and PLC made by…
Record-Breaking Heat Streak Hurting Crops
The unrelenting triple-digit heat streak in many valleys of California is starting to affect crops. Burford Ranch said last week that they are finally seeing the effects in the Central…
Study: Farmers Will Buy Less Crop Insurance if it Costs More
…of Cornell University says, “crop insurance would likely respond fairly quickly to large cuts.” Woodard’s work was recently published in the Journal of Risk and Insurance. He says crop insurance…
Agri View: Imported Invasive Disease Problems
…and time consuming. If he intends to produce a crop. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner… Image credits: (both top feature images) Cotton blue disease (Cotton leafroll dwarf…
USDA Invests in Projects to Spur Innovation in Grazing Lands, Organic Systems and Soil Health
…cover crop selection, planting dates, roller type, planter modifications and termination methods lead to the most successful organic no-till outcomes for soil health, corn and soybean yields and farm profitability….
Water Recycling Projects Continue Improving Agricultural Water Supplies
…crop irrigation. A 2015 study from the Pacific Institute illustrated California’s seven major oil-producing counties have the potential to provide a combined 359 million gallons of OPW every day. There…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…RVP relief. The ethanol industry is an important value-added market for corn growers and with another record crop on the horizon, any chance to create additional market opportunities will help….
Higher Inventory and Tariffs Impacting Cattle Markets
…crop, as well as a look at how rapidly the U.S. cattle herd is increasing. The July first all cattle and calves number was one percent higher than last year,…
Benefits of Sustainably Harvesting Non-timber Forest Products
…income from their forests,” said Forest Service Interim Chief Vicki Christiansen. “The harvest of specialty products like medicinal herbs, wild onions, and mushrooms creates jobs, boosts rural economies, and meets…
Agri View: Producing Tea in America?
…in the world, it can be grown in America. We grow some of the largest crops in the world, and some of the smallest. What about tea? It is a…
Trade War Endangers Farmers, Farm Bureau Tells Congress
…China committed to when they joined the World Trade Organization,” Boening said. “Let me make this clear: for just three crops – in just one year – China illegally exceeded…
Nutrien to Acquire Agrible
…advisory tools, data science capabilities and predictive analytics that connects growers with agricultural, food and consumer products companies to “measure, benchmark and empower sustainable crop production.” Agrible’s platform is currently…
New Test Can Determine Nitrogen Levels in Soil
Nitrogen is the main nutrient added to cereal crops like corn, which makes them grow faster and stronger. But too much of a good thing could sometimes have negative outcomes….
WHIP Signup Officially Open
…the adjusted production will be used in calculating assistance under this program. Eligible crops include those for which federal crop insurance or NAP coverage is available, excluding crops intended for…