…nutrients and organic matter to grow crops. The container growing method is used by several large organic berry growers. Aeroponic farming methods that grow plants that are suspended in the…
Ag Groups Ask Trump to Implement Farmer Fair Practice Rules
…growers now live below the federal poverty level. National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson says family farmers and ranchers simply don’t have any marketplace power. “Multinational and foreign corporations control…
Ag Struggling to Make Voice Heard in NAFTA Talks
…threat. Gordon Stoner, a Montana farmer who leads the National Association of Wheat Growers, says the only solution may be a grassroots campaign in which farmers, ranchers, and others, stand…
“Growing Together” Latino Farmer Conference an Annual Success
…the conference is open to all farmers and ranchers, yet is uniquely tailored towards Spanish-speaking growers. Conducting the conference in Spanish will provide an enriched learning experience. “Hispanic farmers and…
Register Now for The Central Valley Summit
…in Parlier. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is bringing together growers, scientists and researchers for a two-day summit addressing clean alternatives to burning agricultural waste. Registration and…
Agri View: Illegal Marijuana Crops
Everett Griner talks about illegal growers of marijuana in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses some of the tactics used by these illegal pot growers. Illegal Marijuana Crops…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Personal Experience
…how all sectors along the almond supply chain work together to provide a safe, sustainable product. About the Almond Board of California: Almond Board of California supports growers by developing…
USDA Aims to Improve Food and Nutrition Education for Low-Income Communities
…Enterprise Center (RFEC) in Republic, Pennsylvania, to connect producers and growers, retailers, and consumers. They also create a support system to develop sustainable businesses within the food system. NIFA’s mission…
Wheat Growers Association President Resigns for Potential FSA Appointment
Schemm The National Wheat Growers Association said Monday that association president David Schemm has resigned from his position to pursue other professional opportunities in his home state. The High Plains…
Raisin Prices Offset by Lower Production
…conditions may have been contributing factors to the situation growers are facing. Most growers were expecting a fairly substantial crop based on the amount of rainfall last winter, however, that…
2016 Crop Experienced Lowest Raisin Prices in Over a Decade
…2000, it collapsed in 1983-84 and so on and so forth,” said Barserian. The total amount of tonnage that was produced for the 2016 crop was 335,893 tons, with growers…
NCGA Offers Reminder on Dicamba Label Changes
The National Corn Growers Association is urging farmers to be aware of the label changes for dicamba herbicides next year. NCGA says farmers interested in using dicamba as part of…
Almond Matters: First Rains Mean Weed Control Begins
…of precipitation, Clay said it was probably enough to start growth and growers need to act fast if they haven’t already. “It was probably enough to get some of those…
Watching Out for Black-Hearted Pomegranates
Harvest season is underway and growers should pay close attention to the instances of black-hearted pomegranates in their orchards. The fruit can appear to be healthy on the exterior, but…