A global grain surplus will continue to pressure crop prices as this year’s harvest will expand to the second-highest on record. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
ACP Quarantine Changes Not Favored by All
Some growers in Southern California may not be happy with CDFA’s proposed ACP quarantine changes to USDA’s statewide regulations. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Strawberry Picking and Buying Tips
Cathy Isom tells us about getting the berry best when it comes to picking, buying and storing Strawberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Dragon Fruit Might Be Next Niche Crop
Researchers are looking for new crops like dragon fruit for different areas of the state and that’s especially important in a region where their major crops are facing devastating pests. …
More Overhead Irrigation in California’s Future
Researchers see more overhead irrigation in California’s future Overhead irrigation systems have revolutionized agriculture across the United States and in other parts of the world, using less water than furrow …
Female Farmer Emoji
Move over Princess’ and Dancers, a Female Farmer Emoji may be coming to a smartphone or tablet keyboard soon. Cathy Isom tells us about the proposed new digital design representing …
Bacterial Spot History Shows Losses
Bacterial spot could be a bigger issue this year with the spring rains and history shows it can be a significant problem for some varieties. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
May Dairy Market Report
The May issue of the NMPF-DMI Dairy Market Report is now available. It says that increased production per cow and expectations for additional milk production growth is dampening the outlook …
Grower Warns CA of HLB Tough Reality
Florida grower talks about life with HLB and what California growers should be prepared to do A longtime Florida citrus grower is making the best of a bad situation and …
Technology, Innovation and Food Waste
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Technology, Innovation and Food Waste in the Bay Area Meeting on May 31st in Emeryville and June 1st in Palo Alto …
NMPF Chairman: Dairy Farm Safety Net Needs Work
NMPF Chairman Tells House Agriculture Subcommittee That Dairy Farm Safety Net Needs Work Adjustments Needed in Margin Protection Program, along with Action on GMO labeling and TPP The challenging economic …
International Trade Commission Report on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
The Trans-Pacific Partnership will help the US dairy industry compete in international markets, but serious concerns still remain according to a major dairy organization. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) …
Microscopes Focus on Shot Hole Borer
An equipment upgrade at a southern California cooperative Extension office will lead to research looking at how and why shot hole borers move through a tree. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Milk-for-Cheese Pricing Formula Adjustment
CDFA announces adjustment to milk-for-cheese pricing formula CDFA has released a letter to dairy processors and producers announcing a permanent adjustment in the price for milk sold for cheese production. …