Honey bees have been dealing with the same diseases for many years, however, when the varroa mite was introduced to the states, it changed the landscape of honey bee viruses. …
VOC Restrictions on the Horizon
The agriculture industry might see some regulations on volatile organic compound usage this year. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than EverAugust 5, 2025Purina …
Pollinator Seeds Have Added Benefit
Free seeds available from Project Apis M help pollinators and have some added benefits for growers. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than EverAugust …
Making Crop Insurance for California
A well-known company is making crop insurance valuable to growers by taking their input to the federal government. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More …
Fruit & Nut Review
DECEMBER CROP COMMENTS – CALIFORNIA The grape crop, which accounts for 88 percent of the 2014 United States utilized grape production, is down 12 percent from the previous year. The …
USDA Invests $18 Million to Train Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
Emphasis on military veterans and limited-resource farmers Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden (USDA) announced more than $18 million in grants to educate, mentor, and enhance the …
California State Fair announces first Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition
From CDFA The California State Fair is expanding its commercial competitions for 2015 to include a competition for extra virgin olive oil. Of all the olive oil produced in the …
Unified Symposium: State of California’s Wine Industry
Wednesday’s general session at the Unified Wine and Grape Symposium started with an update on the state of the industry. Jon Fredrikson of Gomberg, Fredrikson and Associates delivered some difficult …
Almond Board: Growers Need to Protect Bees
In today’s Almond Update, UC Davis Apiculturist Emeritus Eric Mussen talks about bee population problems. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than EverAugust 5, …
Few Treatments for Pierce’s Disease
Unfortunately once a vine is infected with Pierce’s disease there is little left to do other than pulling the plant. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics …
Pierce’s Disease May Never Be Eradicated
Even with lower glassy winged sharpshooter numbers this year, experts want growers to know the signs of Pierce’s disease in grape vines. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics …
Poor Diets Lead to Unhealthy Bees
Honey bee diets have changed over the years due to farming practices, and experts say those feeding habits are causing bees to be unhealthy. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: …
Sharpshooter Populations Down
Experts are seeing a two-year decline in glassy winged sharpshooter populations. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than EverAugust 5, 2025Purina Podcast: Managing for …
Nationwide USDA Organic Survey Underway
Study of Organic Agriculture Production will Help Develop Programs for Producers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just kicked off the Organic Survey to gather detailed data on U.S. organic …