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Ag still a driving force in NE Calif. economy, study finds
One in five jobs and $.16 of every dollar created by the Northeastern California economy was tied to agriculture in 2016.The Agribusiness Institute (ABI) at California State University, Chico has...
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A forward-thinking approach to fall tillage
Using a one-size-fits-all tillage strategy isn’t always the best solution.With much focus today on planting technology, tillage ideology and all types of precision technologies, attention to...
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Company to expand test of hybrid selection tool
The Climate Corporation is moving ahead with Seed Advisor in a prerelease trial for 2019.The science of crop modeling keeps advancing. Company software engineers are expanding their knowledge of the...
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Rabobank: Could growing Chinese middle-class temper trade war?
While speculation of significant impacts remains from trade war between the U.S. and China, Rabobank sees a bright spot in the growing Chinese middle-class economy Ongoing trade wars between the United...
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USDA crop progress: Corn, soybean quality buck expectations
Corn quality advances one point, with soybean quality rising two points.The latest USDA Crop Progress report was delayed by a day due to “technical issues,” meaning analyst had to wait an extra day to...
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Citrus pumps $7.1 billion through California's economy
A UC Riverside study quantifies the impact a vibrant and successful citrus industry has to the state's overall economic healthThe commercial production of citrus in California contributes over $7...
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Citrus industry collaboration leads to sweet success
California's citrus industry finds success in collaborationCalifornia’s rich history isn’t without its recognition of citrus. Cities, counties, streets and schools are named to commemorate the tasty...
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Citrus Research Board marks 50 years of scientific study
50 years ago the California citrus industry asked for a marketing order to oversee critical research to benefit an iconic state industryAs milestone anniversaries go, 50 years is significant. For the...
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California Citrus Mutual marks four decades as important industry watchdog group
As industry watchdog groups go, California Citrus Mutual maintains influence and credibility in Sacramento and WashingtonWith a rich history that dates to the settlement of West Coast locations like...
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Editing in a yield increase
Yield10 is an ag bioscience company focused on targeted genes that show promise in boosting yield.The promise of gene editing to boost crop performance is real. The key is finding which genes that can...
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NCFB president discusses storm aftermath, farmers' resilience
"In North Carolina we’ve been here before. We know what this is. We don’t like it. We will weather this storm but it will take some time."Hurricane Florence could not have come at a worse time for...
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USDA crop progress: Corn quality steady, soybean slips
Corn stays at 68% good-to-excellent, with soybean dropping one point to 67%.For the week ending Sept. 16, USDA has elected to keep corn quality steady, while docking soybean quality by a point, as...
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Staking a claim on the future of food
Bayer management outlines the course of action for the newly combined businessWith the final ink barely dry on the papers that finalized the acquisition of Monsanto by Bayer, the new management took on...
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University plays a crucial role for California ag
Amid a push for more practical education, scientists’ research and advice helps industry survive.In recent years, I’ve had the good fortune to visit and work with some of California’s most successful...
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Ag commissioners in both Carolinas see devastation following Florence flyover
“There are a lot of ifs right now. Unfortunately, it looks like the if is very negative,” North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler says.Both North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve...
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Ramping up irrigation tech
Valley releases a range of updates and tech for next season. Irrigation control has long been part of the picture for most operations. The ability to start and stop a pivot with your cellphone isn’t...
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Ag losses from Florence pegged at $125 million
South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers says preliminary estimates peg cotton damages alone at $56 million.Agriculture losses in South Carolina due to Hurricane Florence are estimated...
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USDA crop progress: Harvest moves ahead
Corn reaches 16% complete, with soybean harvest at 14%.If combines aren’t already rolling near you, chances are they will be soon, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress report.USDA has the 2018...
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Updates, upgrades, evolution drive new products
Lindsay Corp. offers a range of innovations for irrigators.Leveraging technology for irrigation can come in many forms. Lindsay Corp. offered its share of new products at the fall farm shows ranging...
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Ag losses estimated at over $1 billion in North Carolina
The $1.1 billion estimate easily tops the $400 million in losses seen following Hurricane Matthew in 2016.Initial estimates for crop damage and livestock losses to North Carolina’s agriculture industry...
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