Bayer announced recently that it plans to sell multiple assets, including the company’s animal health unit. The intention of selling is not reported to have any relation to Bayer’s acquisition …
Recent Iran Production Helping California Pistachios
Recent and upcoming overseas pistachio production is aiding the California pistachio industry. Pistachio production and shipments were walloped by the drought a few years ago. American Pistachio Growers Executive Director …
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
The Almond Board of California (ABC) announced a $6.8 million investment in 75 independent research projects exploring next-generation farming practices including optimal use of everything almond orchards grow. In addition …
Specialty and Exotic Produce Delivery Possible with New Sysco Partnership
The Sysco Corporation, will now be offering next-day delivery of specialty and exotic produce items throughout the country, thanks to a recently announced partnership. The company’s e-Commerce platform, Supplies on …
BEE Where Website Helps Growers
A new program has started that helps growers know when when beehives are on or near their fields. Called “Bee Where,” the program creates an online database growers can check …
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
The first-ever California Dairy Sustainability Summit offered two full days highlighting some of the major industry achievements made in recent years and providing important insight to ensure success in the …
Public Safety vs. Producer Income in Recent E. coli Outbreak
The recent E. coli warning for romaine lettuce came at a terrible time for producers. As AgNet West has reported, two days before Thanksgiving the Center for Disease Control (CDC) …
Combatting ACP by Removing Abandoned Citrus Farms
Last year, Tulare County developed a plan to remove dead or abandoned citrus trees as one of the many tools used to combat the spread of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). …
Holiday Fresh Decor Could House Invasive Pests
Whether you’ve picked up your fresh tree, wreaths or garland yet or if you plan to do so soon, officials say it’s best to keep an eye out for invasive …
Beyond Meat Files for Initial Public Offering
After reaching out to several investment banks back in October, Beyond Meat has now filed for an initial public offering. Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Credit Suisse are the lead underwriters, …
USMCA Signing Doesn’t Affect Pistachios, And that’s Good
A major new trade deal expected to finalize this week doesn’t affect California’s second largest nut industry. The new North American Free Trade Agreement, now being called the U.S. Mexico …
Almond Update: Blind Consumer Panel And More at Almond Conference
Day two of the Almond Conference will include some interesting insights. The Almond Board of California said they will have a blind consumer panel that doesn’t know they will be …
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
Steps are being taken to address veterinary shortages in areas throughout the country. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has distributed $10 million …
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
The investigation continues into where the recent romaine lettuce containing a strain of E. coli bacteria originated. After the Center for Disease Control (CDC) issued a warning last week for …