…move their products into foreign markets, led by instructors who are experts in the fields of banking/finance, shipping/logistics and sales & marketing. “The CalAgX Training Program assisted our company by…
Students Use National FFA Week to Share Importance of Agriculture
…and explore their interests in a broad range of career pathways. Members prepare for careers as biologists, chemists, veterinarians, engineers and entrepreneurs. National FFA Week is sponsored by Tractor Supply…
Final results announced for 2014-15 California State Employees Food Drive
…Nearly 100 state agencies, offices and departments participated in this year’s food drive. Employees hosted a variety of events and promotions ranging from bake sales to can-building competitions to encourage…
West Coast Ports Close for the Weekend, Impacting Major Citrus Export Opportunity
…25% of our opportunity year to date. Fruit is rotting on the docks, sales are being canceled by the customer and our industry has slowed its harvesting so as not…
California’s Three Largest Dairy Cooperatives Submit Proposal for California to Join the Federal Milk Marketing Order
…annual sales of more than $14.2 billion, Land O’Lakes is one of the nation’s largest cooperatives, ranking 199 on the Fortune 500. Building on a legacy of more than 93…
California’s Diversity Reflected In Pesticide Outreach
…not those from the Bay Area. “They’re so ecstatic to see a tractor, it’s kind of funny,” Pamma said. Fresno County’s Hmong small farmers Fresno County has the largest concentration…
Nationwide USDA Organic Survey Underway
…agriculture production. The survey is a complete inventory of all known organic producers that are certified, exempt from certification, and transitioning to certified organic production. “Total organic product sales by…
Silicon Valley Bank Foresees Breakout Year Ahead for U.S. Fine Wine Business
…ahead,” McMillan said. “We expect the fine wine business will experience accelerating growth, achieving 14–18 percent sales growth in 2015. At the same time, the cellars are full with several…
El Capitan Achievement Celebrated with California Sparkling Wine
…Horse Vineyards – whose sales help promote the National Geographic’s Ocean Initiative. Joy Sterling, CEO of Iron Horse Vineyards is also a member of the California State Board of Food…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
…business contacts and increase exposure to broaden their markets, all leading to increased sales opportunities for Valley companies. The Expo’s participation and interest has increased by over 400% – a…
Port Slowdowns are Affecting Farm Shipments
…increased costs and lost sales. Work slowdowns and other disruptions at West Coast ports hit exporters especially hard during the last several months—the peak of the holiday shipping season. As…
Executives Predict Future of Agriculture at AFBF Annual Convention VIP Event
…the company’s Case-IH division is already implementing precision tractor controls inspired by the auto industry and predicted further innovation in this area. “When we think about the decade ahead of…
Soil Health Movement Could Open New Opportunities
One agricultural retailer says if farmers adopt soil health practices being pushed by the USDA and others, it would open new sales opportunities for makers of fertilizers and other inputs….
Agri View: Fair Warning
Everett Griner talks about a vehicle-tractor accident campaign in today’s Agri View. Fair Warning…