…executive officers from Wonderful Citrus, Sun Pacific, Bee Sweet Citrus and Sunkist Growers. “It was an opportunity for growers to understand what dynamics are affecting them this season,” Nelson said….
Protect Your Poultry from Avian Influenza
…carrying virus. As the waterfowl move southward, they are more likely to interact with other species, increasing the risk of interspecies transmission and formation of new varieties of avian influenza.”…
U.S. to Send Representative to Post-TPP Summit
The United States will send a representative to a trade summit later this month on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. The agreement is thought to be dead following President Donald…
Almond Board: When Should You Water?
…evapotranspiration Determining the water applied Evaluating soil moisture Evaluating plant water status The Irrigation Continuum was developed in partnership with the many trusted and respected technical experts and resources available,…
El Nino May Yet Show Up in 2017
…in southeast Asia and heavy rains with erosion along the Pacific coasts of North and South America. The cooler temps in the equatorial Pacific bring on a La Nina phenomenon,…
Poll Shows Free Trade Support is Growing
…and his removal of the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, along with intent to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement. The poll last week found that 43 percent of…
Almond Board: Bee Forage
…ensure pollination. A working partnership between growers and beekeepers is the basis for a successful pollination. Growers need to avoid any activities that put the health and safety of bees…
Animal Health Market Forecasted to Reach $58 Billion by 2025
…period with an estimated CAGR exceeding11%, which can be accredited to the growing demand for distributed systems integration in the IT sector Asia Pacific emerged as the fastest-growing region and…
National Pork Board Increases International Markets Funding
…global competition and a stronger U.S. dollar,” said Becca Nepple, vice president of international marketing for the Pork Checkoff. “The Checkoff is committed to bolstering its partnership with international customers…
AFBF Joins Groups in Support of Farm Bill Funding
…Bread for the World, Feeding America, the Food Research & Action Center, the National Association of Counties, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. The letter…
USDA Announces Webinar Series about Project Applications for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program
Pre-proposals for innovative partner-driven projects due April 21 In January 2017, USDA invited potential conservation partners to submit project applications for federal funding through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)….
Agri View: Avian Flu
…Pacific region have been struggling with commercial poultry production and wild birds. Officials in the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom have had their problems too. My report indicated that…
Oroville Dam: Evacuation Order Disrupts Farming in Affected Area
…farm is located along Highway 70, said the affected region includes a number of processing, packing and fruit drying companies, such as Sunsweet, Pacific Coast Producers, Cal Fruit International and…
New Venture for the National Farm Machinery Show
…an equity position in the show’s future growth. Rittenberry said, “Every year, potential exhibitors are put on a waiting list for America’s largest farm show. This partnership will bring new…