…understand that economics matter,” said Western Landowners Alliance Executive Director, Lesli Allison. “Farmers and ranchers need to be able to earn a reasonable livelihood providing the many goods and services…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-10-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the improvements in port conditions, E.coli outbreaks concern growers…
Week in Review: $3.4 Billion Drought Package Unveiled and Ag Exporters Demand Action
…presents an opportunity for growers to address weed issues, particularly weedy rice. All of the top agricultural news can be found weekly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Almond Matters: Lack of Rain Affecting Preemergent Efficacy
…interfere with a good preemergent herbicide barrier.” Growers are beginning to see indicators of a lack of preemergent efficacy in their orchards. The absence of rainfall, combined with windy conditions…
Central Valley Leaders Call for Proactive Drought Action
…felt by farmers and ranchers. Jacobsen detailed instances of productive orchards being pulled out. Some growers are also shaking their current crop to reduce water needs and save the trees…
U.S. Potatoes Get Green Light in Mexico
…U.S. potato growers,” said John Toaspern, Chief Marketing Officer at Potatoes USA. “The U.S. can supply a wide variety of fresh high-quality potatoes to Mexico, russets, reds, yellows, whites, fingerlings…
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
…Bureau Federation, California Citrus Mutual, National Milk Producers Federation, and Western Growers Association. A copy of the letter was also sent to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, as well as…
Several Factors Contributing to Wider Adoption of Agtech Innovation
…more and more popular with growers dealing with labor challenges. The costs associated with labor have been steadily increasing. The availability of a qualified workforce has also declined, making the…
Reduced Rice Plantings Provide Opportunity to Address Weed Issues
With rice acreage down this year, it presents an opportunity for growers to address weed issues, particularly weedy rice. University of California advisors are suggesting the fallowing of fields where…
Week in Review: Is A Statewide Drought Declaration the Answer? Moving Toward Carbon Market Clarity
…markets. An effort led by Western Growers looks to speed up the development and implementation of harvest automation technology. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the biggest…
Fight Post-Bloom Disease with PH-D® Fungicide
…are threatening your harvest. Warm, wet weather this time of year makes for perfect conditions when dealing with diseases like almond scab, also known as Cladosporium carpophilum. Growers should watch…
California’s Positive Progress: A Sign to Keep Moving Forward in the Fight Against HLB
…citrus movement mitigation steps and more. In addition to these measures, a set of recommended voluntary best practices for growers – which are grouped based on a grower’s proximity to…
Almond Matters: Precision Irrigation Even More Vital in Dry Years
…can be pretty significant.” Sensor technology has played a big role in helping growers become more efficient with their irrigation practices. Some growers use evapotranspiration information collected by sensors from…
Legislation Is First Step Toward Establishing Viable Carbon Markets
…believe this legislation, once USDA fully implements it, is going to give our growers a lot of additional information about how to consider these carbon markets. What are the potential…