…to apply the technology to almond trees. “It’s really advanced agriculture both in terms of how you run the farms here, but also how you treat the crops,” said Senior…
Russia Approves Bayer Acquisition of Monsanto
…Monsanto if the German company agrees to transfer certain technologies to Russian recipients. Under the approval terms, Bayer agreed to transfer molecular breeding assets in several crops for a period…
Dealing with Compacted Soil
…an option, the good news is there are other possibilities. Such as raised beds, Lasagna gardens, aeration and cover crops, and double-dig beds. Each will still require a bit of…
Perdue Announces New Senior Leaders at USDA
…specialty crops. He is a past president of the National Corn Growers Association Corn Board and a member of the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA), having served on the board…
Groups on House Agriculture Committee Approving 2018 Farm Bill
…billion annually. Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance: The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), a national coalition of more than 120 organizations representing growers of fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree…
Food Waste Resonates Beyond the Trash Bin
…quality required less land than other crops but more water and pesticide. The researchers note that while their study used the best-available food survey data, there are limitations to it…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) – The SCRI was established in 2008 to address the critical research needs of the specialty crop industry. Since then, 288 research projects for specialty…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…in the bill is a boost to the very important research programs by fully funding the Specially Crop Research Initiative and increased funding for Specialty Crop Block Grants, which over…
Farm bill discussions will affect all Californians
…state struggle to hire enough people to harvest crops, CFBF will seek increased research into technology to mechanize farming tasks. Johansson “Agricultural innovation benefits not only farmers and their employees,…
Groups React to Farm Bill Proposal
…specialty crops program and research and rural development programs that will benefit our members across the nation. “The House Agriculture Committee’s proposed 2018 farm bill shows the committee is aware…
Agri View: Honeybee Update
…crops depend on bees to pollinate those crops. You have to remember now. The bees need the crops just as much as the crops need the bees. It is an…
2018 Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
…also in the diversity of crops that drive America’s most successful farm economy. The California Farm Bureau Federation is proud to partner with Sand County Foundation in awarding the Leopold…
Methods to Keep Pests Off of Crops
Cathy Isom has some methods for keeping critters off of our crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Here are some time-tested methods and great ways for keeping…
First CRISPR Developed Foods to Hit Shelves Within 10 Years
…production of crops that have better flavor, last longer on store shelves and have increased tolerance to drought conditions. CRISPR technology is already being used in research to make crops…