Bruce and Rick Rominger, partners in Rominger Farms of Winters, California, were honored recently by the National Association of Conservation Districts for their conservation practices as producers.
The brothers, who have a diverse operation that includes rice, received the Hugh...
During its recent annual meeting, the Louisiana Agricultural Consultants Association awarded six scholarships totaling $12,000.
Also recognized was Dennis Burns, who received the County Agent of the Year award.
Burns serves Catahoula, Concordia and Tensas parishes, and he specializes in agricultural...
In partnership with the University of Arkansas, Horizon Ag plans to introduce two Clearfield varieties for seed production this season and commercial planting in 2020.
The new medium- and long-grain varieties were released by the University of Arkansas and are...
Tremont Lyman, an independent agricultural retailer in California, has brought all of its 15 retail operations under a new brand: Grow West.
The new entity was formed through a partnership of its two major founding members, Colusa County Farm Supply...
Four Louisiana agricultural leaders, including a rice pioneer, will be inducted into the Agriculture Hall of Distinction during ceremonies in March.
This year’s four inductees are Grady Coburn, Jack Hamilton, George LaCour and Linda Zaunbrecher.
A native of Gueydan, Zaunbrecher is...
Sure to be a best-seller, Mississippi State University's "2019 Insect Control Guide for Agronomic Crops" is available for free download from https://bit.ly/2tahYVv.
The 129-page manual contains insect-related information on the gamut of Delta crops, ranging from rice to soybeans and cotton.
In...
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based United Phosphorus Inc., also known as UPI, changed its name to UPL NA Inc. Jan. 1 to better reflect its global corporate identity.
The change also comes after several recent acquisitions, including the June 2018 purchase...
The California Rice Commission has been working closely with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish rules for new California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program.
These rules, published in the Department’s Public Solicitation Notice, establish the provisions for...
Arkansas crop producers who want to get a better handle on water use in 2019 will have several opportunities through a series of irrigation/water management schools.
“The schools are small groups with short instruction and include practical exercises,” says Chris...
The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame plans to induct five individuals whose leadership and service have brought distinction to the state’s largest business sector.
The newest class includes retired University of Arkansas educator Dr. L.B. (Bernie) Daniels of Fayetteville; Ed...
The 67th annual Mid-South Farm & Gin Show is set for March 1-2 at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tenn. The two-day event offers attendees the opportunity to see what’s new in the industry and hear from respected...
The Texas A&M AgriLife Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence – Early Career Research honor was presented to Dr. Muthu Bagavathiannan at a recent ceremony on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station.
The awards, established in 1980, recognize the...
The newest University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture weed scientist says he expects to rack up more than a few miles of field walking as he learns more about the issues faced by Mid-South farmers.
Hailing from southern Wisconsin,...
Arkansas State University’s annual Agribusiness Conference will celebrate 25 years of providing timely information and agricultural policy education to farmers, agribusiness professionals, students and educators across the Mid-South.
The 2019 conference on Feb. 13 will focus on farm management, the...
Horizon Ag and BASF have partnered to offer rice farmers zero percent APR financing through Rabo AgriFinance for Clearfield and Provisia varieties and certain BASF crop protection purchases for the 2019 season.
The Rabo AgriFinance program is in addition to...
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