…term, I think things will get a little stronger for walnuts,” Jelavich said. “There’s a big demand for walnuts and we’ve proven we can sell big crops, but the prices…
Bayer, Monsanto Announce Agreement
…Monsanto’s leadership in Seeds & Traits and Climate Corporation platform along with Bayer’s broad Crop Protection product line across a comprehensive range of indications and crops in all key geographies….
California Governor Signs Farm Worker Overtime Bill
…workers to lose wages. Producers will have to cut down on costs of production and they’ll reduce worker hours and may even plant crops that don’t require as much labor….
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…announcing the complaint which challenges China’s use of “market price support” for three key crops (rice, wheat, and corn) in excess of China’s commitments under WTO rules. In 2015, China’s…
WASDE at a Glance
…are raised 2.1 million tons led by a 1.0-million-ton increase for Australia and a 0.5-million-ton increase for Kazakhstan, both on larger crops. Export gains are partially offset by a 1.0-million-ton…
CA Navel Orange Objective Measurement Report
…estimating production. The varieties forecast in this report include conventional, organic, and specialty Navel oranges (including Cara Cara and Blood orange varieties). Survey data indicated a fruit set per tree…
Groups Support Heritage Foundation Farm Bill Report
…especially when they need it most, but added, “That support shouldn’t come at the cost of incentivizing certain crops and practices over others or supporting the largest and wealthiest farm…
EPA Decision on Dicamba Expected Late in 2016
…nearby crops that aren’t resistant to the weed killer. In April, the EPA proposed allowing the use of the herbicide designed to be used with the Monsanto Xtend crops, but…
Agri View: Pecan Marketing Order
…the June 2016 handler marketing agreement sign-up period. Marketing orders are industry-driven programs that help fruit, vegetable, dairy and specialty crop producers and handlers establish and maintain orderly marketing conditions….
DPR Takes Action Against Grower
…federal law prohibits the use of this pesticide on grapes. However Dimethoate is allowed to be used on other crops to protect them from insects including mites, flies and aphids….
Corn, Potatoes and Vegetable Production Practices
…production practices of these key crops. “Production agriculture in the United States is constantly evolving and results of these surveys help ensure that the most current information about production practices…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…possible in the Fall Your planted forage will be available to colonies pollinating CA’s specialty crops, including almonds You plan to emphasize planting locations which will be accessible to over-wintering…
Transplanting System Saving Labor, Increasing Yields
…publicly available yet, Grabau said the company had several inquiries about the system working for different crops including onions, leaks, melons, peppers and sugar beets. Hear Grabau’s full interview below….
Ag Economy Barometer Lower in August
…The USDA forecast of another record harvest led to worries of increasing carryover stocks in both crops and the lowest corn prices in a decade. Tighter cash flow margins are…