…water needs of a crop from weather station data and crop development models. Matching nitrogen applied to crop need improves efficiency Richard Smith, UC Cooperative Extension advisor in Monterey County,…
Pruning Frequency Study at Pecan Conference
…State University Pecan Specialist. Dr. Richard Heerema explains the trials. “What we were looking at was the impact of mechanical pruning frequency on nut quality and yield traits for pecans….
Farming and Ranching Pioneers Honored
…County. Conlan Ranches, Marin County. Former CDFA director Richard Rominger and his wife, Evelyne, at this morning’s Ag Heritage Breakfast. Evelyne is sporting a temporary blue ribbon tattoo supplied by…
Senate Passes GMO Labeling Legislation
…From the American Soybean Association: Following Senate passage of a bill to set a national standard for the labeling of foods containing GMO ingredients, American Soybean Association (ASA) President Richard…
Legislation Introduced to Set Food Labeling Standards
…Labeling Act and was introduced by Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, and Representative Chellie Pingree, a Democrat from Maine. The Food Date Labeling Act proposes standardized language for retail…
Impacts of Environmental Regulations and Voluntary Conservation Solutions Examined
…archived webcast. Witness List: Panel I Mr. Richard R. Ebert, President, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, Blairsville, PA Ms. Kate English, Partner, English Family Partnership, Fort Myers, FL Mr. Patrick O’Toole, President,…
New Leader for Rosenberg International Forum on Water Policy
…ANR’s California Institute for Water Resources, was launched in 1996 with an endowment gift from the Bank of America honoring then-retiring bank chairman and CEO Richard Rosenberg. Experts from all…
Agri View: Olives in Florida?
…Extension Richard Williams unfurls his long, sturdy frame from a tractor and begins a stroll through 20 acres of olive groves at his farm in Volusia County, Florida. His in-laws,…
Almond Tree Increase Brings Questions and Benefits
…of the state’s irrigated farmland but uses 9.5 percent of California’s agricultural water, less than a proportionate share, ” said Almond Board of California (ABC) President and CEO, Richard Waycott….
Factors Impacting Cost of Production
…Maureen Torrey, Vice President, Torrey Farms, Inc. Elba, NY, on behalf of the United Fresh Produce Association Ms. Kate Woods, Vice President, Northwest Horticultural Council, Yakima, WA Mr. Richard Guebert,…
Agri View: Grand Champion
…Worth Stock Show Bidding was fierce during the Sale of Champions on Saturday morning, the finale of the Fort Worth Stock Show. Lewis Hall, left, Richard Hall, center, and Sheri…
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
…providing greater opportunities for U.S. feed and pet food products to Cuba.” Statement by Richard Wilkins, President, American Soybean Association (ASA) “Today’s announcement is a big step forward in terms…
PMA Brings Fresh Produce Insight to White House Meeting on Trade Policy
…focused specifically on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Burns, joined by PMA Vice President of Global Business Development Richard Owen, offered PMA’s support for TPP and called for strong implementation and…
Agri View: Food Consumption
…a great deal of evidence from many studies that diet can help prevent some cancers,” insists Richard S. Rivlin, M.D., director of the Anne Fisher Nutrition Center at the Strang…