…hundred million copies of his books in print around the world. All of his books have gone through multiple printings. At the time of his death almost all of his…
New ARS Strawberry is a ‘Keepsake’
A new strawberry cultivar, Keepsake, is the first resulting from an increased effort by the Agricultural Research Service to develop strawberries with improved shelf life. (USDA/ARS) — A new strawberry…
Strategies for Mealybug Control in Vineyards
…topics of discussion at the 2019 Sustainable Ag Expo, which also featured the International Sustainable Wine Summit for the first time in the United States. “We talked about the relationship…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
Blue Vane trap in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field Credit: Mark Vandever. Public domain. (USDA/FSA) — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is opening signup for…
Healthy Soils Week Kicks Off in Sacramento Today
…on social media for healthy soils. Listen to the report below. Healthy Soils Week Kicks Off in Sacramento Today About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
U.S. Pork Can Reduce Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with China by Nearly Six Percent
Fresh meat at the local market. China consumes around 28% of the world’s meat, half of it is pork. Credit: Maciej Bledowski / Shutterstock.com Nearly 200,000 New American Jobs; Doubling…
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Winter Annual Weeds
…world, we could wait for a rain event and put on the herbicide either right before or right after; that would be great. But if you have a lot of…
Preparing for the Effects of Climate Change in Agriculture
…are being recorded around the world. While the cause for changing temperatures will continue to be debated, the agricultural industry would be best served by understanding the climate trends in…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…from last year, after three years of decline since 2015,” said AFBF Chief Economist Dr. John Newton. “Americans continue to enjoy the most affordable food supply in the world, but most…
U.S. and South Korea Reach Agreement on Guaranteed Market Access for American Rice
…America’s farmers and ranchers. Exports are critical for the economic health of the U.S. rice industry, with half our crop being exported every year. Agreements like this, that expand opportunities…
The Western View: November is Veterans Month
…of an illegal act, we are innocent until proven guilty by a jury of our peers. We take these things for granted, yet much of the world doesn’t have them….
Brazil’s Implementation of Tariff Rate Quota for Wheat a Win for American Farmers
…exports, like high Brazilian tariffs on our wheat. We are excited about the additional export opportunity U.S. wheat farmers will have with the opening of this TRQ. Exports are critical…
American Poultry Farmers Regain Access to China
…disease since August 2017. The United States exported over $500 million worth of poultry products to China in 2013. The United States is the world’s second largest poultry exporter, with…
CAPCA Conference Highlights Science and Innovation for the Future of Agriculture
The California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA) hosted its 45th Annual CAPCA Conference and Agri-Expo in Reno this year, with multiple days of presentations covering the most critical information…