…and Los Angeles showed promise and a new industry was born for California growers. Today, the state of California is the biggest producer of the world’s supply of almonds. …
Agri View: Weather Damage
…on the farm. “When a dairy cow goes that long without being milked, her milk supply starts to dry up,” Turley said. “That means the dairy cows in this region…
Fresh Express $500,000 for Safety Research Campaign
…list of industry leaders who understand that food safety is critical to consumer confidence in fresh produce and in the fresh produce supply chain – and who want to ensure…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…healthy supply of clean plant stock in the United States. Funding will be provided to 50 States plus Guam and Puerto Rico to implement projects suggested by universities, States, Federal…
CCM Responds to Introduction of Feinstein Water Bill
…“The introduction of the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act by Senator Dianne Feinstein identifies several paths by which California can improve…
Water Agencies Encouraged by Introduction of Senate Water Bill
…the state’s two major water projects continue to suffer unnecessarily from chronic water supply shortages. Provisions of the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought…
‘My Job Depends on Ag’ at the World Ag Expo
…jobs depend on ag”. By putting a face with entire agriculture industry chain, we hope the impact of agriculture will be recognized by not just political leaders, but consumers as…
Malaysian Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…protect against the artificial spread of the infestation to nearby neighborhoods where it could affect California’s food supply and our backyard gardens and landscapes The Malaysian fruit fly is known…
Seed Industry Working to Protect Butterfly Population
…are migrating from Mexico up into the Upper Midwest, they are able to have a continuous supply of the vital plants they need to complete each generation. The goal would…
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…said Dr. Holdren. “Further strengthening our investments in agricultural research will be essential for U.S. farmers to be able to keep the Nation’s food supply abundant, healthy, reliable, and sustainable…
Hortau Secures $10 Million Investment to Further Growth in North America
…is a $154.5-million fund, licensed as a Rural Business Investment Company (RBIC) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), focusing on businesses involved in the production, processing and supply of…
Almond Board: Almond Spraying During Wet Years
…to pollinate the crop. California beekeepers alone cannot supply this critical need, which is why honey bees are transported across the country to the San Joaquin Valley each year. Managing…
Agri View: Peanut Crop
…in the European Union and others. National Peanut Board Sources: http://www.agmrc.org/commodities__products/nuts/peanut-profile/ www.soyatech.com/peanut_facts.htm http://www.peanutsusa.com/MainMenu/About-Peanuts/Peanut-History/US-Peanut-Supply.html http://www.peanutsusa.com/MainMenu/About-Peanuts/Peanut-History/Export-Peanut-Market.html http://msucares.com/news/print/agnews/an13/20130207_peanutmtg_phillips_scs.html From YouTube Murray Farms 2015 Peanut Harvest Video series by Terry Presnal This is a…
Syngenta, ChemChina Deal Looks Imminent
…China and help secure a food chain for the future. Syngenta announced in a press release that ChemChina has offered to acquire the company at US $465 per ordinary share…