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A Career Built on Better Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Cotton Council recognizes Dr. Christopher Saski for sustained contributions to cotton genetics and breeding.
Golden Mussel Spreads, Threat Grows
California Ag Today
The invasive mollusk continues moving through California waterways, raising alarms for water systems and agriculture.
Peach Growers Left in Limbo After Del Monte Bankruptcy
California Ag Today
A rejected set of long-term contracts has growers bracing for major losses and hoping the December 4 cannery auction brings relief.
California Cotton Faces Another Tough Season as Prices Stall
California Ag Today
Low global demand, falling acreage, and stagnant prices are setting up one of the most challenging years in decades for California’s cotton growers.
Bountiful California Blueberries and U.S.-E.U. Reach Trade Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
Mendocino County farmer reports harvesting a bountiful blueberry crop this summer, and the U.S. and the European Union agreed to a trade deal following negotiations between President Trump and European Commission President von der Leyen.
Senators Push USDA for Clarity on New Farm Loan Reviews
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are among a group of lawmakers questioning a USDA policy that could slow down certain farm loans. At issue: extra layers of review and concerns over borrower privacy.
Georgia Citrus Damage and Veterinarian Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia’s citrus growers may have dodged catastrophic results from Hurricane Helene, and Veterinarian shortages are not new, but it’s about to get worse.
California Water Quality Regulations and USDA Invests in Domestic Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in San Diego County say proposed water quality regulations for commercial ag operations are burdensome and costly, and USDA is investing in domestic fertilizer projects to strengthen competition for U.S. agriculture.
UPL's Focus on Bio-Solutions
Farm of the Future
UPL, the world’s 5th largest agrochemical company, sees a lot of future opportunities in biologicals.
California Water Quality Regulations and Farmer Sentiment Rebounds
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers worry proposed water-quality regulations for waste discharge requirements for vineyards are burdensome, costly and duplicate work by growers already using sustainability certification programs.
California Water Quality Regulations and Farmer Sentiment Rebounds
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers worry about proposed water-quality regulations for waste discharge requirements for vineyards, and farmer sentiment rebounded in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 17 points.
Fuel and Fertilizer Prices
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau economist Roger Cryan says fuel and fertilizer prices could stay high for a couple more years.
Weed Control Despite Delayed Planting
California Ag Today
Cool and wet conditions slowed spring planting progress in parts of farm country. Kip Jacobs, technical services manager for crop protection company UPL, says farmers can still control yield-robbing weeds when planting starts slowly.
Prevent Weed Resistance with Herbicide Layering
California Ag Today
Weed resistance is a never-ending challenge for U.S. farmers. As more weeds become resistant to herbicides, there are a number of things farmers need to focus on when planning for weed control.
Aisle of Red Pears Display Challenge Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest launches contest for retailers called the "Aisle of Red Pears" display challenge, with every entry an instant winner of a $25 gift card.
Aisle of Red Pears Display Challenge Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest launches contest for retailers called the "Aisle of Red Pears" display challenge, with every entry an instant winner of a $25 gift card.
Florida Citrus Harvest Over and U.S.-Kenya Trade Talks Delayed
The Agribusiness Update
Florida citrus harvest has ended and we have the numbers, and U.S.-Kenya trade talks paused due to possible COVID exposure.
Farmers to Families hit 50-million boxes and Pandemic Ag Aid Down
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's Farmers to Families Food Box program hits 50-million mark, and coronavirus relief aid levels lower in past couple of weeks.
ASF Risk in U.S. Hog Herd and Kwik Lok's New Eco Lok
The Agribusiness Update
A look into risk of African Swine Fever in U.S. hog herd, and Union Gap-based Kwik Lok introduces new Eco-Lok bag closure made with renewable starch from potatoes and corn.
EU Imports of U.S. Soy and Farm-Aid Payments in September
The Agribusiness Update
European Union soybean imports from U.S. increase 4-fold, and farmers could receive cash payments for tariff relief as soon as next month.