…of October 9, there have been 906 positive HLB detections in California. “The real hot spot for us right now is Orange County. We’re finding a lot of HLB positive…
Celebrating Spinach Lovers Month
…Celebrating Spinach Lovers Month October is Spinach Lovers Month, so why not give this nutritionally packed leafy green, which is also one of the world’s top 10 Superfoods, some extra…
New Record Set for California Table Grape Shipments
…boxes of table grapes from California were shipped around the world between September 8 and October 12, which is a new five-week record for the industry. “This year, unfortunately, there…
Bankers Expect Farmland Prices to Continue Decline
…dependent upon quality and location. The farmland and ranchland-price for October sank to 34.8 from 37.5 in September. This is the 59th straight month the index has fallen below growth…
NCBA to Reiterate Unwavering Support for USDA Oversight of Lab-Grown Fake Meat
…meeting on lab-grown fake meat. The public meeting, hosted jointly by USDA and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), takes place October 23-24. The meeting agenda lists a wide range…
Celebrating National Nut Day
…Day National Nut Day is observed annually on October 22, a food holiday that celebrates a healthy and nutritious snack. Nuts are a highly prized food and energy source and…
The Western View: The Blob is Back
…As of mid-October it hasn’t even froze once yet in Anchorage, which is very rare. It’s only froze once in Nome, and Fairbanks is still bathed in sunshine. The sunny…
USDA Announces Receipt of 136 Expressions of Interest in Hosting ERS & NIFA
…outside the National Capital Region by the end of 2019 and invited interested parties to submit proposals, with a deadline which had been extended to October 15, 2018. USDA intends…
Almond Update: Almond Achievement Award Nominations Needed
The Almond Board of California honors an individual every year for their dedication to the almond industry. The Almond Achievement Award nomination deadline is today, October 18. Almond Board of…
Europe’s Leading Livestock Event, Sommet de l’Elevage, Welcomes 95,000+ Professionals
…52 international journalists from 27 countries The 2019 SOMMET will host the Blonde d’Aquitaine National Breed Championships. Save the dates 2, 3 & 4 October 2019! Source: SOMMET DE L’ELEVAGE…
USDA Announces Deregulation of GE Low-Gossypol Cotton
…page of the BRS website today. The deregulation will be effective upon publication of the official Federal Register notice on October 17, 2018. Source: USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service…
Export Exchange Next Week
…U.S. feed grains that will host approximately 200 participants. The biennial conference is scheduled for October 22 to 24. USGC CEO Tom Sleight says connections made at the event propel…
Tractor Supply Company Shows Support During National 4-H Week
The National 4-H Week is being recognized from October 8 through 14 this year and serves as a time to highlight the importance of the largest youth development and empowerment…
WASDE Anticipates Lower Harvests for Corn and Soybeans
The October World Ag Supply and Demand (WASDE) report predicts corn and soybean yields will both be lower than previously expected. Corn production is forecast at 14.78 billion bushels, down…