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Agriculture: It may start with the farmer but it doesn't end there
March 20 is National Ag Day, a time to celebrate the abundance of food produced in the United StatesEach year this time we commemorate National Agriculture Day, that one day a year when recognition is...
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Advancing new corn technology
Innovative award program looks at tools that could boost corn demand far beyond what ethanol has done.There’s a challenge out there for any commodity crop — creating demand. For corn growers, the...
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From potatoes to grapes: Shafter farm family's roots run deep
Kirschenmann Brothers custom farm management began with potatoes in early 20th Century; now the family's diversified plantings include table grapes, almonds and cotton“It’s magic dirt,” a grower...
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California agriculture concerned over possible trade war with China
California commodity groups raise concerns over possible Chinese tariffsNews broke late Friday afternoon (Murphy’s law for reporters trying to gather comments from folks anxious to start their weekends...
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Alfalfa lags in farm policy decisions, says NAFA leader
The National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance is pushing Congress to consider alfalfa in national farm policy decisionsAlfalfa industry leaders want U.S. farm policy to better reflect the value the forage...
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California farmland values decline in 2017
Napa vineyard and Sacramento Valley almond orchards remain at record values as water worries contribute to declines elsewhereCalifornia agricultural land sales values were mostly softer in 2017 as the...
View ArticleNews of Agribusiness: Agronomy week celebration returns April 2-6
Agronomy week recognizes contribution of agronomists to farm success. Annual event recognizes key role of farmers’ agronomic support teams Every growing season, agronomists play a vital role in...
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Thank your agronomist during Agronomy Week
Agronomy Week, April 2-6 2018, is an industry-wide celebration.Farmers can show their appreciation for their agronomic support teams during Agronomy Week, April 2-6.Launched last year by the DEKALB,...
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Watching the dollar as weakness continues
Since late 2016 the dollar was allowed to weaken, as global governments intervened and provided stimulus-driven global growth or synchronized global growth.The dollar has been in a slow sideways to...
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Tech and the trusted adviser
Farmers may find the best place to engage tech may be with the agronomist they already know.It’s common in agriculture when talking about technology to note that you are always able to share...
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Connecting with a savvy consumer
South by Southwest in Texas has become a mecca for people focused on the future, and Land O’Lakes was there.Agriculture needs to do a better job of telling its story. Farmers hear that lament — and...
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Nanotech tool at work for crop protection
An innovative delivery system from Vive Corp. is finding a new home with familiar active ingredients and a wider range of crops.Innovating crop protection tools isn’t an easy task. Companies are...
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Tim Hearden joins Western Farm Press staff
Tim Hearden joins Western Farm Press staff as senior staff writerTim Hearden, Redding, Calif., has joined Western Farm Press as senior staff writer, effective March 12.Hearden brings three decades of...
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Policy drivers and market outlook beyond the noise
China’s economic circumstances require their foreign and trade policies to have a strong predatory bias. Most prefer to enjoy the fruits of good fiscal, monetary, trade and regulatory policy without...
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Gaining equipment industry insight
Vice president of New Holland North America talks autonomy, markets and technology.Leading a U.S. farm equipment firm isn’t for the faint of heart these days. Until recently, softer commodity prices...
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MWD seems to understand need for new water and infrastructure
What if Metropolitan Water District of Southern California managed all of California's water supply and infrastructure?News that the major water supplier for southern California will help fund...
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California nut crops may fare better than wine under Chinese tariffs
Rabobank report says U.S. pork industry may be hit the hardest under new tariffs by ChinaAs new Chinese tariffs on U.S. agricultural products go into effect, economic analysis suggests impacts to...
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NSP issues statement, refutes accusations of sorghum dumping
"U.S. sorghum is not being dumped in China, and U.S. sorghum producers and exporters have not caused any injury to China’s sorghum industry."“National Sorghum Producers is deeply disappointed in the...
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Meet Liz Bingham: Sugarbeet advocate
This millennial farm mom takes on biotechnology in sugarbeets.Millennial mom Liz Bingham bakes goodies for her four young boys using sugar made from GMO sugarbeets. The technology does not scare her....
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Young farmer finds ag education overseas
Idaho sugarbeet grower brings international experience to the family farm.One trip 10 years ago changed the way Cody Bingham sees the agriculture industry. To this day, he draws on those experiences...
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