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Syngenta's Zivalgo
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
When it comes to pests when growing your potatoes, or any other crop for that matter, they can be a nightmare. But Syngenta has a new product they think could be a real difference maker.
New Resources for Cattle Culling and Texas Panhandle Fire Update
The Agribusiness Update
A new resource from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and CattleFax helps producers maximize profitability from their culling decisions, and the Smokehouse Creek fire has burned more than 850,000 acres in the Texas Panhandle, the second largest in state history.
Dicamba Decision; Based on Science or Approval Procedure Error
Line on Agriculture
Groups say a science-based agency should make final decisions on herbicide use and there are unanswered questions regarding using what farmers already have on hand this spring.
USTR Asked for Tariff Relief and Cover Crops Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Dozens of farm groups call on USTR Katherine Tai for help with tariffs, and cover crop planting on the increase.
Late Winter Calving and Brazil Lifts Tariffs on U.S. Ethanol
The Agribusiness Update
USDA study finds late winter calving better than spring for calf growth, and Brazil lifts tariffs on U.S. Ethanol.
Fertilizer Prices Jump and Renewable Fuel Standard Criticized
The Agribusiness Update
Dramatic rise in fertilizer prices hits farmers hard, and EPA hears criticism on proposed extension of Renewable Fuel Standard compliance deadline.
NASA-USGS-USDA Partnership and Top Pumpkin Producing States
The Agribusiness Update
NASA, the U.S. Geological Survey and the USDA have teamed up to help farmers and ranchers maximize water efficiency, and here in pumpkin season we talk about the ten most productive pumpkin states.
Organic Certification Changes
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is joining the call to rethink changes to the Organic Certification Cost Share Program, including proposed reductions in the reimbursement rate and maximum assistance allowed.
Organic Certification Changes
Fruit Grower Report
A bipartisan group in the House of Representatives, including Sunnyside Republican Dan Newhouse, is letting Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue know they're concerned about changes to the Organic Certification Cost Share Program.
NASS Numbers for Corn-Peanuts-Soy and Florida Extension COVID Info
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's NASS numbers good for corn, peanuts and soybeans, and Florida Extension prepared with COVID information.
Oregon Wine Reopens Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Tasting rooms in 28 Oregon counties have been given the go-ahead to reopen for on-premise wine consumption and purchases.
Oregon Wine Reopens Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Tasting rooms in 28 Oregon counties have been given the go-ahead to reopen for on-premise wine consumption and purchases.
Oregon Wine Reopens Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Tasting rooms in 28 Oregon counties have been given the go-ahead to reopen for on-premise wine consumption and purchases.
Alltech Acquires Ranch-Way Feeds
The Agribusiness Update
Alltech through Hubbard Feeds, has acquired Ranch-Way Feeds a leading animal nutrition company that has done business in the Western United States for more than 60 years. 2017 will bring about some promising new additions to John Deere's product line up.
Drone First IN US to Apply Spray to Napa Vineyard
Fruit Grower Report
Vineyards can be tricky to apply fungicides and pesticides on due to the fact they are often on hilly and remote terrain. Enter Yamaha Motor's RMAX a remotely piloted helicopter for agriculture spraying
Seed Potato Protection
Farm of the Future
Don Drader, Agronomist with Syngenta, shares that potato producers need to be thinking about this time of year of how best to begin their plants off healthy.
Maximum H2O Increases Efficiency
Farm of the Future
While at the recent Potato Expo, I stopped by the Maximum H2O president Garry Fenton at his company's booth.
Using GENEMAX Advantage in Heifer Selection
Land & Livestock Report
It is nearing the time that many ranchers are trying to determine which heifers to retain for replacements and which to sell. Now there is a genomic solution to assist commercial Angus producers in making more precise selection, mating and marketing decisions.