…these crops that others don’t want to grow their primary markets is already there. The effort is to concentrate on the detail. Practice good management and strive for good production….
Psyllid Spreads North, Found in Placer County
…Placer County’s robust citrus industry. We’re eagerly awaiting the start of our Mandarin season here in a few weeks,” said Josh Huntsinger, Placer County Agricultural Commissioner. “We don’t believe there…
Demand for Hay Depends on Level of its Quality
…hay is in recent years, with robust demand from overseas markets and higher prices, farmers shifted to growing less-dormant varieties that produce more tonnage but don’t necessarily result in higher…
Beef Checkoff Education Webpage
…lesson plans, the whole nine yards. Tesch said it’s designed especially for teachers who don’t have a lot of experience with agriculture. because we want to expose them to agriculture…
Agri View: Chicken or the Egg?
…in the world. We have very little idea of the problems that confront our suppliers every day. There are many that we don’t even know about. Here is an example….
Foods You Should Refrigerate
…we mark National Food Safety Month all month-long, there’s yet another thing to consider. Some food and drink items that you probably don’t refrigerate, but health experts say you should….
New Markets Sought for Walnut Sector
…our research tells us that the biggest obstacle in the way of getting new users is they don’t know how to use this product, even though it has been around…
California Governor Signs Farm Worker Overtime Bill
…workers to lose wages. Producers will have to cut down on costs of production and they’ll reduce worker hours and may even plant crops that don’t require as much labor….
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…Nutrition, and Forestry. “U.S. producers know the importance of sticking to their commitments, and they have experienced first-hand the harm caused to the agriculture industry by countries that don’t follow…
Agri View: America Great Again?
Griner Everett Griner talks about how great U.S. agriculture already is in today’s Agri View. America Great Again? Now, I don’t like to get involved in politics but, I have…
Agri View: Pecan Marketing Order
…shelled nut exports have been on the rise since 2011 there are a lot of places that don’t even know what a pecan is. Including some places here in the…
Fruits and Veggies for Doggies
…– good for heart health Celery – freshens doggie breath! Watermelon Green Beans Bok Choy Pumpkin Feed these fruits and vegetables to your dog raw, or slightly steamed. Just don’t…
Improving Access to Voluntary Farm Conservation Programs
…other red tape have been difficult for smaller, mid-sized, or newer farmers to navigate. The reporting is done electronically and farmers who don’t have reliable broadband access in rural areas…
Agri View: Fish Farm
…Now, I don’t know how many acres that is, but it is big. Its developers say it will produce over ten million pounds of edible seafood every year. How soon…