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
…to improving production practices, the research projects help the California almond community provide almond lovers around the world with a safe, wholesome and sustainable product. The announcement was made at…
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
…sustainability in food production. Langert encouraged active engagement with consumers to build better rapport and effectively deliver the history of sustainability priorities of the industry. The California dairy industry has…
Public Safety vs. Producer Income in Recent E. coli Outbreak
…you have vegetables of all kinds coming into the marketplace because you are essentially moving from summer production areas into winter production areas…so you end up hurting the growers that…
Beyond Meat Files for Initial Public Offering
…USDA will ultimately oversee the production and labeling of alternative-meat products, with many beef producers pushing for a more hardline definition of the word ‘meat’ when it comes to labels…
New Cotton Trust Protocol Initiative
…documenting cotton production practices and the impact they have on the environment. The announcement was made at the recent Cotton Sourcing USA Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona. “That’s a further effort…
Particle Size Does Matter
…crop production Small particle size (average = 1.2 micron) results in excellent coverage and disease protection Stable WG formula pours easily and disperses quickly High density copper product means lower…
Egg Laying Chickens with Personalities
…Plymouth Rocks, have been bred to be more of an egg production breed than meat production. Plymouth Rocks have excellent egg production, sometimes laying up to 6 eggs per week….
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…animal production systems safe and healthy. The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) has awarded $7.1 million this year to 74 food animal and public health veterinarians. The program provides…
Hemp Production Regulations Gearing Up for New Year
Infrastructure for industrial hemp production is on its way. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has officially announced proposed regulations for a new industrial hemp industry that can form…
Agri View: BFTP-Using the Metric System
If you need to know how many hectare your farm has, or how many kilograms a bale of cotton weighs, would you know the answer? Everett Griner talks about changing…
Independence Variety Finding its Niche
…has found its place in the market. Goudie said prices fluctuated early on for the new nut but with more production, it has settled in. Independence Variety Finding its Niche…
Cell-Cultured Meat Products to Be Regulated by Both USDA and FDA
…transition from FDA to USDA during the cell harvest stage. The production and labeling of food products that are derived from the cells will be overseen by the USDA. The…
One of the Most Popular Chicken Breeds
…of the Most Popular Chicken Breeds Orpingtons are one of the most popular chicken breeds that are versatile with good egg laying and meat production qualities, as well as exceptional…