…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…
Legislators Educated During California Healthy Soils Week
…a means to highlight “the different ways that we assist and facilitate growers and producers, whether that be helping them increase production or decrease inputs, things along those lines,” Borum…
Bringing Space Technology to Water Needs in California Vineyards
…that will give growers a firm grasp of conditions in specific areas within their fields. You can read more about this research in the December 2017 issue of AgResearch magazine….
Crown Gall Surgery Effective but Labor Intensive
Walnut growers have expressed significant interest in methods for treating crown gall infections in orchards this year. When there are only a few trees that are infected, growers can find…
Coalition Wants Injunction Against CA Glyphosate-Label Requirement
The National Association of Wheat Growers led a coalition of ag groups asking for a court mandate to stop California’s new labeling requirements for glyphosate. The groups are citing irreparable…
Thomas Fire Scorches Avocado Acreage
…Management Agency to address relief efforts for the Thomas Fire. “Growers just need to remain vigilant,” said Spann. “I know some growers have lost homes and personal property, so just…