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Secretary Perdue addresses Tennessee ag interests
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue was in Tennessee April 17 to discuss benefits of the new tax law and other issues affecting farmers.Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue addressed representatives...
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Experts fear long-term impacts from China tariffs
Even after a resolution is reached to end the U.S./China trade standoff , California exports could suffer as the state loses its reputation as a reliable source of agricultural goods.Depending on how...
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Reclamation boosts CVP allocations to 100% in north, 40% in the south
Late-season rain and snow boosts water conditions across the stateLate-season storms allowed the Bureau of Reclamation to boost federal water allocations to some in California, doubling what...
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Southern hospitality on display to California visitor
It was no surprise but gratifying to see Southern hospitality on display for new Farm Press employee.Delta folks are friendly. That’s not news to anyone who has spent a little time in this fertile,...
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Wrangler report confirms value of soil conservation practices
Wrangler’s soil health advisors reviewed and validated the findings in the report include USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, The Nature Conservancy, and the Soil Health...
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Policy actions bullish growth and markets
Economist sees some optimism in ag commodity markets, but concerns remain.U.S. and global governments and central banks, through intervention activities, may have the potential to sustained global...
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Melanoma Skin Cancer Prevention Month kicks off, free skin screenings offered
Part 1 of a two part series. Hear what dermatologist Dr. Ashley Sturgeon has to say about common areas producers often develop sun spots.May is designated as National Melanoma Skin Cancer Prevention...
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Education programs seek to woo young people to timber industry
A series of in-woods logging demonstrations for elementary through high school students is among several programs the timber industry is using to try to attract the next generation of...
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From station to station, kids learn about logging
Children from Northern California elementary through high schools took a field trip to an actual logging sites, stopping at 16 stations to learn what happens.Schoolchildren from around Northern...
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New UC cost studies focus on raspberries
A new cost and return study for commercially producing raspberries released by UC ANR Agricultural Issues Center and UC Cooperative Extension includes an expanded section on labor.When growers are...
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New tech test drive
Slideshow: Precision Planting launched the latest version of 20/20 SeedSense and the new SmartFirmer for 2018. What new information is at your fingertips? And more importantly, what can you do with all...
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Companies announce new corn yield-boosting trait
Beck's Hybrids and Benson Hill Biosystems have partnered to co-develop and commercialize a trait that enhances photosynthesis efficiencyToday's corn plant is a modern marvel that has seen yield...
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Of peanuts, beer and matters of taste
Boiled peanuts may be an acquired taste: I have acquired it.A fascinating, detailed article on peanuts sent to me by my long-time colleague and appreciator of fine writing Hembree Brandon, reminded me...
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Study: Calif. citrus industry's impact totals $7.1 billion
The total economic impact of California’s iconic citrus industry is $7.117 billion according to a new study commissioned by the Citrus Research Board.The total economic impact of California’s iconic...
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Annual honey bee colony losses remain above 40 percent
Honey Bee Health Coalition reports annual colony losses were up 7 percent from previous year. Overwinter losses climb 10 percent.National honey bee losses continue to track higher than the...
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HELM Agro receives California label for new herbicide
Helmet and Helmet SPC labeled for corn, cotton, pod crops, potatoes, safflower and soybeansA new herbicide labeled for in corn, cotton, pod crops, potatoes, safflower and soybeans was registered by the...
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Department of Pesticide Regulation lists top 5 agricultural pesticide use...
Most common violations stem from not following label directionsThe California Department of Pesticide Regulation recently released its top-five most common agricultural pesticide use violations of...
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Do your part to protect honeybees
Honey Bee Health Coalition develops BMPs for soybean growers to protect honeybees and calls for continued collaboration.The Honey Bee Health Coalition is calling attention to honeybee loss and calling...
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Appellate court orders ballots counted in Gerawan case
Gerawan employees still seeking decertification of UFW representationAn appellate court ordered California officials to count ballots cast to decertify the United Farm Workers Union from representing...
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FBN adds crop marketing advisory services
Farmers Business Network offers full-service marketing advisory program, market analytics and cash contract options.Last year, the Farmers Business Network first launched its Crop Marketing services in...
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