In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, hull rot is something growers usually manage during the upcoming summer months. Almond growers could see more of an…
NCGA Launches Open Innovation Challenge to Find the Next Big Thing for Corn
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), along with innovation facilitator NineSigma, announced the launch of a global competition to identify new and innovative uses for field corn as a renewable…
NFU Urges Immediate Adoption of Farmer Fair Practices Rules
…Agriculture (USDA) to finalize them. “Chicken growers and livestock producers operate in an extremely consolidated agricultural marketplace, where lack of competition provides the major meat companies with tremendous power,” said…
Critical Agricultural Research and Extension Projects Gains Support
…Board provision in the 2014 Farm Bill. An award to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University will identify drought-resistant peanut cultivars to help peanut growers in Virginia and North Carolina….
New Broccoli and Lettuce Cost Studies Released
…ANR Agricultural Issues Center and UC Cooperative Extension. Vegetable growers may find these useful for estimating their own production costs and potential returns on investment. “These studies have an expanded…
NCGA Launches Open Innovation Challenge to Find the Next Big Thing for Corn
The Consider Corn Challenge Seeks New Uses for Field Corn as Feedstock for Sustainable Chemicals The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), along with innovation facilitator NineSigma, announced the launch of…
California Prunes Projected to Bounce Back
…2004 when it was around 70,000 acres. The NASS questionnaire showed there were beneficial conditions throughout the bloom period and growers are expecting a heavier crop and good fruit size….
Panetta Establishes Congressional Agriculture Research Caucus
…the World, I believe it is of the utmost importance to equip our growers, shippers, and farmworkers with the most effective tools possible,” said Congressman Panetta. “Strategic investments in research…
Western View: Trump and Agriculture
…government is obviously moving to be more business-friendly. But there are some storm clouds gathering, and we may be seeing some real problems ahead for ag producers. Western View First,…
Agri View: Good Vidalia Onion Crop
…first grown in Georgia. What makes it so popular is the mild, sweet flavor. Growers say that flavor comes from the low acid in the soil. The original plant was…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Registration Open
…and offerings to the largest gathering of growers, handlers, suppliers, distributors, marketers and researchers from around the globe. The Almond Conference will take place in Sacramento, California, December 5-7, 2017,…
Almond Matters: Helping Root Systems
In Today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, growers know how important root health is for a successful season. There might be some support growers can provide…
Equipment Sales Show Ag Optimism Tied to Policy Promises
…outlook for future sales is promising, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Larry Combest says one of the best ways to help all growers…
Boosting Natural Defenses with a Drone
…releases beneficial insects like predatory mites to boost a grower’s natural defenses. California central coast growers saw the drone in action at the annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day. “It…