…ranchers.” Background: The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement will provide America’s farmers and ranchers enhanced market access in our third largest agricultural export market. When implemented, this Agreement will enable American producers…
Why, When, and How to Prune Your Blueberries
…you want to focus pruning to maximize fruit production by giving the best canes plenty of room. Pick out the strongest canes that have the best flower buds. Mark them…
Spotted Lantern Fly Sparking California Concern
…Mark Hoddle, director of the Center for Invasive Species Research at UC Riverside, explains why the lantern fly is so harmful. “It secretes copious amounts of “honeydew,” a waste product that encourages black,…
Perdue Headlining Forbes AgTech Summit, Continuing Innovation Focus
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Delay in E&J Gallo Acquisition of Constellation Brands
…acquisition of 34 wine and spirit brands from Constellation, priced at $11 and below. Some of the brands included as part of the deal consist of, Mark West, Ravenswood, Wild…
Online Tool Available for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…dairy farmers to reduce their net income risk due to volatility in milk or feed prices,” said Dr. Mark Stephenson, Director of Dairy Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin, Madison. “Higher…
E&J Gallo Acquires Several Constellation Wine Brands for $1.7 Billion
…will be selling include, Mark West, Ravenswood, Wild Horse and Black Box. As part of the agreement, Gallo will also be receiving six new winemaking facilities with four of them…
Western View: The Story of Shorty Harris
…on the Mojave is the Panamint valley, just west of Death Valley. The town is petty much gone to dust now, and perhaps the best mark Ballarat made is, it’s…
Researching Soil Health Using Cover Crops
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USDA and FDA Announce a Formal Agreement to Regulate Cell-Cultured Food Products from Cell Lines of Livestock and Poultry
…accurately labeled. “Consumers trust the USDA mark of inspection to ensure safe, wholesome and accurately labeled products,” said USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears. “We look forward…
Almond Matters: Value and Quality of Drone Monitoring Continues to Increase
…like color mapping,” said Owner of All Drone Solutions Mark Hull. “I consider that a simple but yet probably underused method, for at least drone service.” Drone monitoring can help…
Cattlemen React to Senate Passage of Public Lands Package
…that are sure to leave rural communities scratching their heads. The biggest question mark surrounds the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), which the Senate voted to permanently reauthorize with…
Farm Bureau Welcomes President Trump Back to Address Annual Convention
…This address will mark the second time in as many years that the president has appeared at Farm Bureau’s Annual Convention. This year’s gathering takes place Jan. 11-16 in New…
USDA, Dairy Farmers Mark Start of the California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…(AMS). Federal milk marketing orders are voluntary, industry-initiated, industry-driven marketing tools intended to prevent damaging price competition inherent in the marketing of highly perishable commodities. FMMOs establish the terms of…