Getting obsolete and surplus seeds to areas of the world that need it most —that’s the objective for Seed Programs International.
Industry Gets White Rot Update
Garlic and Onion growers gathered in Tulare last week to hear the latest white rot update and the continued fight against the disease.
Record-Breaking 49th Annual World Ag Expo
Attendees and exhibitors from all over the United States and several countries came to the 49th annual World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center to join in the largest annual …
Indoor Farms Creates Optimal Environment
Indoor Farms of America Makes Aeroponic System Public at World Ag Expo Indoor Farms of America was at the 2016 World Ag Expo showing its vertical aeroponic farm system. CEO Dave …
Cost Estimates for Growing Romaine Hearts and Organic Spinach Released
Two new studies on the costs and returns of growing romaine hearts and organic spinach have been released by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Issues Center.
Evolution of Plant Breeding at ASTA Conference
American Seed Trade Association President and CEO Andy LaVigne talks with AgNet Media’s Sabrina Hill about the evolution of plant breeding at their 55th annual Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference …
Agri View: China Relations
Everett Griner talks about agriculture trade with China in today’s Agri View.
Agri View: Cost of Food
Everett Griner talks about our purchasing power and the actual cost of food in today’s Agri View.
Ag Seeks Silicon Valley’s Help to Satisfy World Food Demand
By Natasha Geiling from thinkprogress.org Though it’s just an hour south of California’s Silicon Valley, the Salinas Valley — better known for churning out lettuce and tomatoes than the world’s newest tech …
Agri View: Vegetables-A Small Choice
Everett Griner talks about how many vegetables make up our diet in today’s Agri View.
Vilsack Leads Trade Mission to Chile and Peru
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will lead a trade mission March 14 to March 18 to expand export opportunities for U.S. agriculture in …
Communications Now Could Ease Future Port Issues
Many people believe California will see problems from a port shutdown again in the future and starting communications now may help out the process then.
NGB and ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference
Join the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Garden Bureau (NGB) for the ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference, January 30 – February 2, 2016 at the Disneyland Hotel …
Feed a Bee
Cathy Isom tells us about the national campaign creating quite a buzz for honey bees. You may recall Bayer CropScience launched the Feed a Bee campaign last year. A major …