Honey bee diets have changed over the years due to farming practices, and experts say those feeding habits are causing bees to be unhealthy. Poor Diets Lead to Unhealthy Bees…
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…and a scientific explanation, he reached out to Katherine Pope, the new University of California Cooperative Extension orchard systems farm advisor in Yolo County. She had been on the job…
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
New restrictions for the soil fumigation uses of chloropicrin have been issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, despite scientific data provided by the agricultural sector that restrictions already…
USDA Week In Review January 16
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, farming’s future, improving water quality, and…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015
…ongoing federal initiatives, such as the Waters of the U.S. rule, would give the federal government almost unlimited power to dictate farming practices and impose complex and costly permitting schemes,…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
…of our exhibitors, many of which have been with us since the beginning and who return annually to launch new products, further expand their business and expose their products for…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Makes Major Announcement Regarding Conservation Projects
…at-risk species such as sage grouse and supporting the expansion of environmental markets. All of these investments will benefit ranching and farming operations that will in turn help address natural…
Winter Bee Loss Prediction
Bee researchers believe they have found a correlation that can predict winter loss numbers, and this year’s findings look promising. Winter Bee Loss Prediction Maryland University Assistant Professor Dennis vanEngelsdorp…
Stallman: Farmers and Ranchers Still Optimistic Despite Washington’s Past Dysfunction
…and ranchers are better off than they were 35 years ago. “That’s why anyone who’s been farming or ranching — or whose family has been farming or ranching — for…
Hands-on Project Proving Beneficial to Bees
A program that started in Chico may be helping beekeepers reduce winter bee losses. Hands-on Project Proving Beneficial to Bees Honey bee tech transfer teams were tested in Northern California…
Several Issues Creating Honey Bee Losses
A combination of issues are likely the reasons behind honey bee problems and colony collapse disorder. Several Issues Creating Honey Bee Losses Researchers believe colony collapse disorder may be a…
Researchers Worried About Bee Keepers
Researchers are worried about bee keepers almost as much as the bees themselves. Research out of the University of Maryland is finding that the effort in keeping bee colonies alive…
Winter Bee Loss Percentage
Researchers have been able to tack a percentage to the winter bee loss that the industry is facing. Winter Bee Loss Percentage Experts at the 2014 Almond Conference earlier this…
Agri View: Growing Success
Everett Griner talks about blueberry farming hitting a new stride in today’s Agri View. Growing Success…