…30 million tons in the 2016-2017 marketing year. Russia would take the top spot from the European Union, which has been hit hard in the western part of the continent…
Agri View: Pecan Marketing Order
Everett Griner talks about what the pecan marketing order will do for pecan growers in today’s Agri View. Pecan Marketing Order Pecan growers now have a Pecan Marketing order to…
DPR Takes Action Against Grower
…S. Comanche Drive and El Camino Real in Arvin. “This action sends a signal to growers that breaking our rules will not be tolerated,” said DPR Director Brian Leahy. “The…
Investment to Spur Agricultural Innovation
…($462,794)-proposes to establish several conservation investment mechanisms to help overcome barriers associated with participating in three existing mitigation banking programs in Maryland and Virginia. National Corn Growers Association, ($1 million)-proposes…
Corn, Potatoes and Vegetable Production Practices
…of the survey selected growers were contacted to participate in the survey. During the phase II the survey will focus on chemical use and production practices. Selected growers will also…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
Seeds for Bees is a free program that provides cover crop seeds for growers to plant on land unused by their crop. Almond growers are encouraged to participate in this…
Women in Agriculture Trade Mission is Underway
…Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Centennial, Colo. 17. National Corn Growers Association, Chesterfield, Mo. 18. Ocean Spray International, Inc., Lakeville, Mass. 19. Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food and Forestry, Oklahoma City, Okla….
Atrazine Important for Conservation Farming
…plays a key role in making these practices more sustainable. The National Corn Growers wants farmers to comment on the EPA’s proposal at NCGA dot Com forward slash atz. From…
Project Aids Food Supply for Delta Smelt
…see if we could boost the delta smelt food supply in the western delta in this fifth year of drought,” said Charlton Bonham, director of the California Department of Fish…
The Western View: Ag Startup Resources
Startup companies in any industry face many challenges on the journey from an idea to a sustainable business. Smart entrepreneurs look for resources to help them on that journey. Agfunder,…
California State Organic Program
…diverse group of 23 representatives from several sectors including growers, distributors, producers, certifiers, trade associations, a County Agricultural Commissioner, and state and federal agencies. The process was designed to ensure…
New York Moving Toward E-15 Approval
…we look forward to working with retailers across the Empire State to quickly get E15 into the market.” Chief Financial Officer of Western New York Energy Timothy Winters noted, “E15…
Agri View: Cotton Problem
…biggest problems was solved a few years ago when the boll weevil met its doom. That insect alone was the grower’s biggest worry before eradication efforts succeeded. It’s hard to…
Wheat Industry Applauds End to Japan’s Wheat Import Suspension
…the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) are pleased that Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) resumed tenders this week for new purchases of U.S. Western White (WW)…