…Nufarm in September 2020. The Goal brands are a logical expansion of Nufarm’s specialty crop herbicide portfolio, which the company plans to strengthen to support the needs of its US…
Third MFP Payment Coming This Week
…trade retaliation. To be eligible for MFP assistance, all non-specialty and cover crops would need to have been planted by August 1, 2019. Specialty crop payments for things such as…
USDA Leads Efforts in International Year of Plant Health
Each year invasive pests destroy upward of 40 percent of the world’s food crops which causes $220 billion in trade losses each year, according to the United Nations. In efforts to stop…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…implementing on-farm soil health practices like planting cover crops, reducing tillage and more carefully managing crop residue,” said National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Ross. “This new rule gives the…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…the field with a series of in-orchard workshops in the next two weeks covering the Bee BMPs as well as the benefits of planting bee pastures and cover crops. Held…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…two, U.S. specialty crop farmers will be able to achieve expanded access to, and financial gain from, this valuable Asian market.” Western Growers President & CEO Tom Nassif added the…
Report Highlights Busy Year for California Rice in 2019
…an area that we need to remain diligent in because there’s a lot of moving pieces,” Morris noted. Similar to other California crops, the rice industry is also working on…
Almond Update: First ‘In The Orchard’ Workshops of 2020 Prep Growers for Pollination
…first set of the ‘In The Orchard’ workshops on pollination and cover crops. ABC’s Industry Relations Specialist Rebecca Bailey said the workshops are great, free events held around the state…
Ag Groups Urge Action After Adverse Effect Wage Rate Increase
…by at least six percent. AFBF points out that the average AEWR has increased 17 percent nationally over the past five years, while revenue growth for many labor-intensive crops has…
Latest Report Highlights the Impact of UC ANR on California Communities
…report include helping to promote economic prosperity through working with growers to adopt superior varieties of crops, as well as implement new practices to ensure the health of livestock. Through…
Proceeding with Caution in Hemp Industry
…challenged by a lack of crop protection materials. Cameron noted that a minimal number of products are available, which is leaving some crops open to pest damage. “I know in…
USDA Funds Conservation Innovation Across the Country
…populations. The project will assess the impact of increasing pollinator services on farmer profitability and the effect of the cover crops on nitrogen use. The University of Hawaii will demonstrate…
Proactive IPM Projects Tackle Weevils, Leafminers, Midges
…is helping to protect cole crops from the exotic Swede midge. The fly-like insect is a problem for vegetables like broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale. The insect is an issue…
Winter Mulching – Why and How to Do it Right
…mulch before planting your spring crops. It’s best to wait for any and all dangers of a hard frost to pass. Then, you can remove or gradually thin out the…