…biotech traits. Holladay noted that Texas operations also are experiencing cash flow problems and have been undermined by high input costs. “Successive droughts in Texas, while well documented, are only…
The Western View: Vocational Education
…in a recent issue of Forbes Magazine. Those of us in Ag couldn’t agree more, and are thankful for the programs offered through the Ag department in our area high…
Almond Industry Effort for Innovation and Sustainability
…the changing California business and agricultural environment. Above all, we want Californians to know almonds are a desirable and high-value use of precious resources entrusted and allocated to growing food…
New Pig Breed Resistant to Deadly Disease
…have extreme difficulty reproducing, don’t gain weight and have a high mortality rate. To date, no vaccine has been effective, and the disease costs North American farmers more than $660…
Pistachio Production Lowest Since 2008
…and lack of fog meant pistachio trees didn’t gain the required 800 hours of exposure to temperatures colder than 45 degrees, needed to help set the crop. “The last bad…
Climate Smart Ag Delegation Lands in the Netherlands
…changing climate. Like California, the Netherlands is planning ahead to deal with issues associated with rising temperatures, extreme events and a rising sea level. In addition, the Netherlands has an…
Greater HLB-Resistant Rootstock Released
…g/fruit), intermediate total soluble solids (TSS = 9.41 percent), high TSS/acid ratio (12.5), and high fruit juice color number (38.6) at harvest time in April. The size of trees on…
Agri View: Swiss Cheese
…is special and different. It is difficult to make. In the beginning Swiss farmers drove their cattle high into the Alps. They tended their herds for six months and made…
Climate Change Report – USDA
…security in a changing climate.” Food systems in the United States benefit from a large area of arable land, high agricultural yields, vast integrated transportation systems, and a high level…
Temperatures Positive for Citrus
Weekend Cold Temperatures Appear Positive for Central Valley Citrus Crop Temperatures dipped under 30 degrees over this holiday weekend throughout the Central Valley. For orange growers, the colder temperatures were…
El Nino Weather Good for Winter Sanitation
Navel orangeworm (NOW) pressure has been high the last few years and possible wet El Nino weather could be good and challenging for winter sanitation. El Nino Weather Good for…
Including Small Water Agencies in Management
…agency is specified for a basin, guidelines for high– and medium-priority basins, and participation of mutual water companies in a groundwater sustainability agency. This easy to read version of the…
Forming Local Water Management Proving Difficult
…Board intervention if no responsible agency is specified for a basin, guidelines for high– and medium-priority basins, and participation of mutual water companies in a groundwater sustainability agency. This easy…
Farm Bureau Awards $4,500 in Garden Grants to Local Schools
…Monache High School in Porterville and Palo Verde School in Tulare. The schools were presented with their grant checks at Farm Bureau’s Superintendent’s Breakfast on November 19 at Visalia Technical…