…technologies, with an increase in operating profit of almost 3 percent on corn farms. The impact of mapping on net returns is almost 2 percent. — Guidance systems raise operating…
Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook
…155,000-STRV increase from the August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE), as raised sugarbeet production prospects outweigh reductions in sugarcane production. Total import projections are increased by 27,000 STRV…
Officials Warn of Flash Flood Potential
…take if traveling through a flash flood-prone area. “With an increased number of burn areas comes increased potential for flash flooding in those areas,” said Bill Croyle, Deputy Director of…
Re-engaging the Industry at Citrus Conference
…the politics CCM has been involved in, something that is immensely important for the industry. “So much of business activity in today’s society has government intrusion, involvement, and in this…
Backyard Wildlife Haven
Cathy Isom fills us in on how to have a little bit of Heaven, or Haven, in your backyard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Backyard Wildlife Haven…
Canada-EU Trade Deal All But Dead
…regional parliament in Belgium opposes the deal. The region, called Wallonia, is composed of 3.6 million people. That particular region in Belgium has a strong socialist tradition, saying deals such…
Clinton, Trump Campaigns Talk Agriculture
…Clovis said regulations impose themselves on smaller enterprises, and “when you write regulations to re-impose regulations, you take away competitive advantages.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Critical European Grapevine Moth Safeguarding Milestone Recognized
…model for fighting future invasive species threats.” A Technical Working Group composed of scientific and technical experts from the U.S. government; universities in California, Italy, and Chile; and the California…
Commentary: Always be Aware When Traveling over Railroad Tracks
…any sign of a train. Never ignore the flashing red lights at a crossing. It is illegal and dangerous to go around gates. When stopped at a crossing, do not…
Funding for Organic Agriculture Research, Education-Extension Projects
…sector. The grants are funded through NIFA’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “The organic industry is the fastest growing segment of U.S….
Kern County 2015 Crop Report
…and Agriculture. Letter submitted by Arroyo with the Crop Report. It is my pleasure to submit the 2015 Kern County Agricultural Crop Report. This annual report presents statistical information on…
CDFA Committee/Board Vacancies
…and will expire on September 30, 2017. Applicants should have an interest in agriculture and citrus pest and disease prevention. Individuals interested in being considered for a committee appointment should…
Industry Calls for Clearing up of Organic Marketing
…U.S. Department of Agriculture. OTA says the roundtable was organized to determine if the FTC needs to issue further guidance to makers of non-food products that use the organic claim…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Sweet Potatoes
…recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed…