…The new crop of Vidalia onions is in the stores by now. A report from the grower region says it is a pretty good crop. That doesn’t mean all growers…
Ag Groups Want #TradeNotTariffs
…National Association of Wheat Growers President Jimmie Musick. National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes says, “Farmers cannot afford the immediate pain of retaliation, nor the longer-term erosion of long-standing…
Federal Judge Rules Against California’s Glyphosate Labeling Requirement
…is attempting to implement a policy that will cause damage to American farmers,” says National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule. “The facts and science are on our side…
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Becoming More of a Concern
…be vigilant when monitoring for the bug to prevent the spread of infestation into other parts of the state. For growers and pest control advisors who believe they have found…
Almond Update: New Tool for Aflatoxin During Hull Split
Almond growers have a new practice they can implement around hull split this year to reduce aflatoxin issues. The new tool is AF36, which can be seeded into an orchard…
Agri View: Oklahoma Wildfire Losses
…There were losses of livestock. Don’t know how many yet. It is going to be heavy. Growers lost years worth of hay. That means heavy damage to pastureland. A lot…
Cauliflower Consumption Grows with Changing Diet Trends
…cauliflower consumption comes as good news for California growers, as the state is responsible for approximately 90 percent of all production. The increase in demand naturally resulted in the growth…
Celebrating National Red Rose Day
…come from Ecuador. Due to its location of being right on the Equator, it gets more sunlight per day allowing growers to cultivate their crop all year long. I’m Cathy…
NCGA’s Novak Selected as CropLife America CEO
National Corn Growers Association CEO Chris Novak will take the CEO position at CropLife America later this summer. Novak CropLife America announced the selection of Novak Monday, who will take…
New Potato Varieties Displayed at Field Day in Kern County
…Joe Nunez. “It’s an opportunity for the growers to see all the new varieties that are being developed throughout the country and see how they perform here in Kern County…
Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits for Growers
The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Lockeford Plant Materials Center conducts trials year-round to find plants and mixes that producers can successfully use to improve their soils. Lockeford PMC Manager Margaret…
Senate Agriculture Committee Leaders Find Common Ground in Bipartisan Farm Bill
…all regions, as well as those in need of assistance, by: Providing Certainty for Farmers, Ranchers, and Growers Preserving and strengthening crop insurance and other risk management tools for commodity,…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Japan Trade Mission
…Kitchen, Petaluma, Calif. Anderson Northwest, LLC, Valleyford, Wash. Big Island Organics, Inc., Burbank, Calif. Blue Diamond Growers, Modesto, Calif. Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc., Milwaukie, Ore. Broadway Morris Trade…
Bayer Closes Monsanto Acquisition
…milestone toward the vision of creating a leading agricultural company, supporting growers in their efforts to be more productive and sustainable for the benefit of our planet and consumers,” said…