…farmers to plant or harvest crops when soil moisture levels will provide the best yield. In the past, such modifications were based mostly on growers’ observations and experience. The National…
Agri View: Food and Fiber
…it is about food crops. Think about this. You mention cotton and thoughts immediately swing to Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Georgia. How about California? Well, this year California growers will…
Ag Groups Respond to White House Budget Cuts
…successful programs. Our farmer leaders agree with the National Association of Wheat Growers President David Schemm who believes MAP and FMD merit an increase in federal funding, not elimination as…
Glyphosate-resistant Johnsongrass Management Webcast
…most tenacious weeds because of its ability to reproduce and spread through rhizomes. The Focus on Cotton webcast titled “Glyphosate-Resistant Johnsongrass Management” helps cotton growers, consultants, and other industry experts…
USDA Investigating Unapproved GE Petunias
…distributed without proper authorization. USDA says APHIS is working in close cooperation with breeders and growers represented by the American Seed Trade Association and AmericanHort to ensure the GE petunia…
Wheat Industry Looks for New NAFTA Opportunities, But Priority Remains Do No Harm
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) urge caution as the Trump Administration officially submitted to Congress its notice of intent to renegotiate the North…
Stop Federal Water Extortion, Farm Bureau Says
…the uncertainty that has plagued ranchers across the western landscape and the rural communities they support.” If passed, the Water Rights Protection Act would bar the federal government from seizing…
Citrus Group Sues USDA Over Lemons
A group of California citrus growers has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The U.S. Citrus Science Council issued a press release claiming the rule to…
Almond Update: Importance of Water Quality
…growers should keep an eye on. From the Almond Board of California: Almond growers rely on good water quality to ensure both a healthy tree and a healthful crop….
OTA Applauds Organic Research Investment Legislation
…of organic growers and in the ability of conventional and other growers to adopt more sustainable management approaches. Organic agricultural research and extension will expand economic opportunities for farmers and…
USDA Seeks Feedback From California and Nevada Growers
…the NASS Pacific Regional Office. “When growers respond to these surveys, they provide essential information that helps us determine the prospective production and supply of major commodities in the United…
Almond Matters: Keeping Weeds from New Plantings
…to see people planting in June anymore.” Lopez said growers should take the time to prep the ground before planting. Using a herbicide that growers won’t be able to use…
Lygus Trap Crops in Strawberries
Strawberry growers and pest control advisors heard how one of the bigger berry companies is using trap crops to prevent insect damage. Driscoll’s Research Scientist Diego Nieto presented at UC…
Agri View: Avalon and Scab Resistance
…has a lot of commercial growers showing interest now. It is identified as the Avalon. The difference is something you don’t see. It is a large quality nut. The big…