…that output is coming from has really shifted from what we call in the report the ‘Global North’ that’s kind of the high income countries of North America, Europe and…
Optimism for the 2024 California Cotton Season
…improved shipment volumes, particularly for high-quality Pima cotton. “There’s not a lot of Pima out there. So, I think as it turns, it’s going to improve,” Isom explained. Upland acreage…
AccuWeather Predicts a Risky Hurricane Season
…“All indications are pointing toward a very active and potentially explosive Atlantic hurricane season this year.” Warmer ocean temperatures are one of the factors that can provide fuel for tropical…
Bureau of Reclamation Increases Central Valley Project Water Allocations
…within adequate parameters. “Our upstream reservoirs are full, snowpack is decent, and Delta outflows are very high, and it appears that there is good response by fisheries to two good…
Almond Matters: Disease Management Ahead of Summer
…intervention, especially for high-density blocks or those with a history of disease. “Last year, because of the wet weather, we saw rust. I would probably think that we’re going to…
Bird Flu Found in Texas Dairy Cows, NCBA Issues Statement
…Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) that the mystery disease has been identified as a strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) commonly known…
Consumers Think Food Prices Still Too High
…Images/Shutterstock.com While inflation has eased somewhat, food prices are still high. A study conducted by the University of Illinois and Purdue University asked consumers what type of companies they believe…
Almond Update: Avoiding the ‘Monumental’ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
The 2023 crop year was a difficult one for growers, largely due to pest damage. Navel orangeworm (NOW) was a particularly difficult pest to manage, which resulted in high levels…
Global Direct-to-Consumer Food Market Growing
…of DTC food brands. The growing demand for premium & personalized food products is expected to generate market growth opportunities for stakeholders operating in this market. High competition from other…
Purina Offering $20,000 in Scholarships
…in pursuing their education. Undergraduate students and current high school seniors who have experience in raising and caring for small or large livestock, equine, or poultry, are eligible to apply…
First Phase of AEM Survey Project to Map Groundwater Supplies Gets Completed
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has completed its mapping project in all high-and-medium-priority groundwater basins in California. The Statewide Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) Survey Project has encompassed helicopter-based technology to…
Ag Trade Caucus Urges Reduction of Trade Barriers Holding Back Producers
…tariffs, ensure science-based sanitary and phytosanitary regulations, and eliminate abuse of geographical indicators in the food sector. The Representatives highlighted the importance of global competitiveness for U.S. farmers and ranchers…
LandFlex Helping Improve Sustainable Groundwater Usage, But Needs Additional Support
…cover crops that are high yield, lower water using commodities to be irrigated by rain, surface water, and groundwater without exceeding the limit. Groupws partnering with the DWR to develop…
Over $770 Million To Be Invested in Rural Infrastructure Projects
…in 45 states, Puerto Rico, and the Northern Mariana Islands, focusing on high-speed internet, clean water, infrastructure, and economic growth. Many of the projects are being made possible through investments…