…work of American producers and growers ensures consumers in our country have plenty of safe food and a wide variety at a cost lower than much of the world. “Through…
Pesticide Rule Revisions Help, Still Unneeded
…another 48-hour notice.” As growers know, if you have a pest infestation or some other problem that needs attention immediately, that delay could greatly increase possible damage and the cost…
Proposed Pesticide Rules Near Schools Revised
…help increase communication between growers and school sites/licensed child day care facilities. It would also assist these sites in responding to inquiries and potential incidents. ” We believe this regulation…
Ag Groups Conduct ‘ Substantive, Productive ’ Meeting with Trump Administration on Trade
…meeting with representatives from the American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, Corn Refiners Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Corn Growers Association, National Cotton Council, National Grain and…
Commodity Classic Attendance Second Highest Ever
Despite challenging times in the farm economy, thousands of growers and agricultural advocates attended the 2017 Commodity Classic. Total attendance for the event held earlier this month in San Antonio,…
Maximizing Profits with Poultry Litter
…Service (ARS) researcher has learned that using poultry litter as fertilizer can help cotton growers in the Southeast maximize profits. Poultry litter (chicken manure, spilled feed, excess feathers, and other…
Study Shows Crop Insurance Firms’ Returns Have Decreased
…the federal government. The findings in the study commissioned by the National Corn Growers Association are in line with benchmarks established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency….
Agri View: New Pecan Nut
Everett Griner talks about University of Georgia developing a new pecan nut in today’s Agri View. New Pecan Nut Pecan growers who are planting trees now, or even starting a…
Agri View: Expanding Citrus in Georgia
Everett Griner talks about Georgia growers expanding citrus acres in today’s Agri View. [audio:http://www.southeastagnet.com/audio/agri view/av031417.mp3] Download Expanding Citrus in Georgia Look at this. While Florida farmers are trying to save…
Lemon Rule Goes Against Trump Philosophy
…the only sector being adversely affected are lemon growers, employees and packing house operators. Consumer benefit is just a million dollars for 233 million people,” he said. “The only people…
Grape Crush Shows Bounce-Back Year
As expected, the official final grape crush report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture showed a bounce back year for California grape growers. 2016 grape crush numbers are up almost…
California All-Orange Forecast Drops 2 Percent
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Almond Board: Hive Removal and Bee Forage
…bee forage. Listen to the report: From the Almond Board: With trees in bloom and bees buzzing throughout the orchard, growers and all pollination stakeholders should be aware of practices…
Farmers Volunteer to Monitor Levees
…trouble filling the positions, which are eight-hour shifts, seven days a week. “We’re all interested; we all have a stake,” Fedora said. “A lot of growers have their shops, their…