…tree growers of pecan trees with a tree mortality rate that exceeds 7.5 percent (adjusted for normal mortality) but is less than 15 percent (adjusted for normal mortality) for losses…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
Thanks to some creative thinkers in private industry, Cap-and-Trade could become a new income source for growers. Cap-and-Trade was a controversial program invented some years ago as a way for…
Keeping Plants Healthy with Foliar Feeding
…/ Pixabay Foliar feeding dates back to the 18-hundreds and has become one of the most popular plant-feeding methods. It allows growers to offer plants essential nutrients and minerals, which…
How to Grow and Use the Valerian Plant
…itself. The plant needs time to spread before you can sustainably harvest the roots. If you’re harvesting for headache relief, harvest the whole plant. Most growers, however, choose to use…
Upcoming Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at KARE
…regard to issues that growers and PCAS and crop consultants would face in forage production.” Over the years the event has evolved to better engage the industry. There is typically…
Almond Update: Two Must-Knows About Second Tariff Aid Payments
…significant differences this time around and more growers are eligible. Listen to Adams’ full interview. Almond Update: Two Must-Knows About Second Tariff Aid Payments For more information, visit the “Hello, Growers” at Almonds.com….
Potato Industry Thanks Secretary Perdue for Supporting Exports to Mexico
…growers have sought full access to Mexico for over 16 years without success. During this same time, Mexican avocado growers have built a $2 billion annual export market in our…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-28-19
…MFP and Farm Bill programs and Western Growers’ response to the trade deal with Japan. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
EPA Considering More Hemp Pesticides
…are available and the need for more options. “EPA is committed to helping hemp growers obtain the tools needed to support and increase commercial production,” said Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, assistant…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…growers and over 90 walnut processors. The CWC has remained actively engaged with United States Trade Representative (USTR), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Congressional Representatives to ensure the…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…Sonoma CA Photo by Len Wilcox While it began as a California event, Wine Month its spreading to other grape- growing regions around the country. Texas grape growers hold a…
New Agreement Reached for Mexican Tomatoes
…for antidumping duties.” As part of the deal, the U.S. will suspend the antidumping investigation that was levied on Mexican tomatoes. Mexican growers will be required to raise the price…
Perdue on New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…“I want to thank my colleagues at the U.S. Department of Commerce for working diligently to reach a mutually beneficial agreement for tomato growers in both the U.S. and Mexico….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade, resources for almond growers to meet dust sustainability…