…a grassy spot or on any hard surface such as concrete or stone. Place the bale on a large piece of cardboard to prevent any weed growth from getting into…
CDFA Awards $69.9 Million for Dairy Digester Projects
…are making California a national and international leader in supporting on-farm methane reductions using climate-smart agriculture management approaches that also generate renewable energy,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. Financial assistance…
Almond Update: Stressing Trees for Hull Rot Management
…during hull split. Almond Board of California’s Bob Curtis said there’s another pest to address during this time in hull rot, and slightly stressing your trees can help with management….
Senate Farm Bill to Include Grassley Payment Limits
…‘actively engaged’ in farming based on active personal management.” Grassley said earlier this week that he had the votes on the Senate Agriculture Committee to get the amendment approved at…
Ganaz, GroGuru Win Radicle Automation Challenge
…all the winning elements needed to succeed in the agtech arena and help farmers tackle ongoing labor issues—a strong management team, an innovative technology and a keen focus on the…
EPA Considering Dicamba Registration as Injury Reports Climb
…regulatory decision in time to inform seed and weed management purchasing decisions for the 2019 growing season. Missouri is facing 42 dicamba injury complaints as of June 18th, Tennessee has…
Erin Fitzgerald Hired to Lead U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance as New CEO
…organization as its next chief executive officer. Erin Fitzgerald formerly served as Senior Vice President, Global Sustainability for the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy®, a part of Dairy Management Inc….
Groups Respond to House Passage of 2018 Farm Bill
…recognizes what is working well, but it also makes much-needed improvements in risk management and crop insurance programs at a time when farm-income levels have slumped to decade lows. This…
Canada Dairy Group Understanding of U.S. Frustrations
…think they have every reason to be upset.” The Comments come a week after President Trump targeted Canada’s Dairy Supply Management System, calling it unfair to U.S. farmers. Leadership in…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Healthy During Hull Split
…other pests such as navel orangeworm. Getting a head start on prevention and management strategies for infestations will have the best results in mitigating damage. “Once we get to hull…
Perdue Announces New Budget Director at USDA
…(USAID). She began her career serving in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Tulane University before earning her Master of Business…
Important Industry Updates Presented at Spring Citrus Meeting
…in agricultural operations. Management techniques and effective nematicide usage information was also provided. Attendees also gained information on different pathogens that pose a risk to the California citrus industry. …
Secretary Perdue Comments on Canada Dairy Issue
…Speaking with reporters after the event, Perdue discussed Canada’s Dairy Supply Management System, targeted by the U.S. dairy industry as a priority to address through the North American Free Trade…
Senate Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill
…be insured. It also includes an important agreement reached between NMPF and the International Dairy Foods Association on price risk management. NMPF applauded Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Ranking Member…