National Sorghum Producers expressed disappointment in last week’s court decision to impose a ban on chlorpyrifos, a useful pesticide for sorghum growers. Last week, a U.S. appeals court ordered the…
Farm Futures Survey: Farmer Support for Trump Slipping
…were held today. That’s down from the 75 percent support level Trump received from growers in the 2016 election. Meanwhile, 24 percent said they would not vote for reelection and…
Almond Update: Internship Brings Knowledge and Guidance
…State University and said although she grew up in Los Banos around almonds, she learned a lot about the industry and the work ABC does for growers. Listen to Young’s…
NAFTA Negotiations: Mexico Close, Canada Talks Not Close
…the gathering of beet and cane growers who are members of the American Sugar Alliance that, “I think we are going to get there with Mexico in a relatively short…
Agri View: Tree Nut Production and Value
…pounds a year. Another fact I did not know. Pecans are produced commercially in 15 states. They could become our largest nut crop if current trends continue. Growers have planted…
Farm Futures Releases Crop Production Survey
…exports. While growers aren’t expecting record yields, the survey shows that this year’s soybean crop could still possibly be a record high. The survey puts average soybean yields at 49.8…
Fire and Wine: Another Year of Northern California Wildfires
…vintners in the area. Many growers have reported that their vines are in the veraison process, which is most vulnerable time for grapes to be tainted by smoke. The industry…
Limited Benefits of Tariff Relief Funds for California Producers
The tariff relief funds that were recently announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will likely only have a limited impact on California growers. The $12 billion-dollar tariff assistance…
Chinese Import Tariffs May Climb Higher
…will close on September 5th. The USDA says it’s working on their three-pronged approach to help growers hurt by the retaliatory tariffs. However, California leaders are critical of the plan,…
NCGA Welcomes Administration Support for High Octane Fuels
…on the high octane portions of the proposed rule as part of the organization’s mission to create and increase opportunities for corn growers. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
…vineyards. The University of California Regents will work with growers to incorporate highly productive organic no-till vegetable cropping systems in California. The American Farmland Trust will work with farmers in…
USDA Invests in Healthy Food Options for Low-Income Families
…Shanower said in a press release. “At the same time, the program helps growers take advantage of direct marketing and other opportunities to bolster their sales thereby improving their bottom…
Almond Update: New Department Helps Protect Investment
The new Global Communications Department at the Almond Board of California is built to maximize the grower’s assessment dollars by dispersing research and maintaining the almond industry’s image. Department head…
Water Works: Maximizing Soil Moisture
…of the overall cost of production, implementing various techniques that can help reduce usage can be extremely valuable for growers. “The issues of water availability are huge and ag is…