…less than two weeks since mandatory evacuations in the region had been lifted, and growers had just begun to return to their properties. “The growers have not been in contact…
Changes to California Agriculture Coming in 2018
…30 each year, listing all the pesticides they anticipate using between July 1 of the current year and June 30 of the following year. Growers will also have to provide…
Producers Looking to D.C. for Disaster Aid
Florida citrus growers were optimistic after the House passed an $81 billion disaster package by a vote of 251-169. However, Politico says House Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas says…
Citrus Avoids Damage with Short Periods of Freeze
…for much shorter durations than originally anticipated. Generally, temperatures hovered in the 29 to 31 degree range for most of the night and early morning. Growers report turning on wind…
Hops Industry Toasting This Holiday Season
…acre in 2017, up 246 pounds from last season. The Hops Growers of America says recent trends show that the crop is on track to double its production acreage in…
California Citrus Production Outpaces Florida
…Florida continues to deal with hurricane aftermath and continued disease pressure. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, California growers sold about 3.9 million tons of citrus during the 2016-2017…
Medfly Quarantine in San Mateo County
…has proven to be effective in eradicating the pest in previous detections. The Medfly quarantine affects many growers in the area as well as wholesalers, retailers, and nurseries that grow…
Disaster Bill Includes Cotton, Dairy Provisions
The $81 billion House disaster aid package includes provisions for cotton growers and limited support for dairy producers. The National Farmers Union says both cotton and dairy farmers need appropriations…
EPA to Finalize WOTUS Repeal in April
…AFBF has been calling on the EPA to “ditch the rule” since it was proposed during the Obama administration. National Corn Growers Association public policy director Ethan Matthews has previously…
Emergency Request for ACP Regional Quarantine Amendment
…new compliance agreement exhibits for growers, transporters, grove managers, juice plants, packers, and other processers. The new documentation must be signed and returned to CDFA. During the updating process, shipments…
Farmers Decline to Get Involved in USDA/GIPSA Suit
…operation shrink from 360,000 birds and 1,000 brood cows to only 80 brood cows. He believes speaking out as President of the Alabama Contract Poultry Growers Association and an OCM…
The Western View: Red Combines
…invented in the United States by Hiram Moore in 1834. Those early versions were pulled by horse or mule teams. They quickly became popular with growers around the country. Using…
Available Positions on 2018 Almond Board of Directors
…ABC Board of Directors. To be considered for the position, each candidate must be a grower and must submit a petition signed by at least 15 independent almond growers (verified…
Conaway Ready For Farm Bill Work
…“I don’t anticipate significant changes to Title 1, but there will be changes in the Agriculture Risk Coverage and the Price Loss Coverage programs,” he said. “We want cotton growers…