…on fresh weight that may be useful as sources of low oxalate concentration genes in breeding efforts. Spinach contains higher concentrations of oxalate than most crops, but it is an…
USDA NASS Conducting Certified Organic Survey
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the 2016 Certified Organic Survey to gather new data on certified organic crops and livestock commodities in…
Beekeepers, Farmers Prepare for Pollination
…planting cover crops between the rows of his orchard. “We’ve done soil health cover crops like triticale, but we got some vetch, clover and mustard crops to see if we…
Non-Browning Genetically Engineered Apple to Reach Stores Next Month
…have in the past been mainly defended as a way to protect crops, the Arctic Apple would be one of the first GMOs marketed directly to consumers. The founder of…
CCM Supports Stay on Argentine Lemon Rule
…of citrus crops in the Northwestern and Northeastern regions of the country. The U.S. citrus industry and the USDA have invested well over a billion dollars in the past decade…
Rising Global Temperatures Poised to Crush Crop Yields
Scientists say if global temperatures continue to rise, the United States faces big drops in harvests of major food crops by 2100. A climate impact research document says the rising…
Agri View: A Clear Misunderstanding
…things about being a farmer is trying to grow crops that feed people who think you are trying to kill them. It is because in today’s world not enough people…
In South State, Lingering Drought Worries Farmers
…it’s better for our crops because it’s not as salty,” said Stehly, who grows avocados, mandarins, lemons and grapefruit on his San Diego County farm. “Most crops are salt-sensitive, so…
The Western View: EPA, You Got to be Kidding!
…irrigation sources for farms downstream. Some farmers lost crops altogether. Others were able to haul water and save their crop and livestock, at substantial expense. This is also a popular…
Agri View: Labor Intensive Crop
…people that requires? Growers’ estimates say 45,000. There are two crops a year. One in the spring that is harvested in the fall and one planted in the fall which…
Common Crop Chemical Leaves Bees Susceptible to Deadly Viruses
By Sara LaJeunesse, Penn State University Dead Pupa Credit: Tonilynn Baranowski A chemical that is thought to be safe and is, therefore, widely used on crops — such as almonds,…
Funding for Potato Breeding Research
…robust crops capable of withstanding or recovering from present and future pests, environmental constraints and climate change that could threaten our nation’s food security. This request for applications (RFA) seeks…
USDA Invests in Citrus Greening Research
…citrus greening disease, aka Huanglongbing. The funding is made possible through NIFA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “The…
Western Growers Supports Perdue Nomination
…industries that rely on foreign workers in that our labor needs cannot be met by domestic workers. Foreign hands will harvest our crops, either here or abroad. It is our…