…the major difference. Railroads were cheaper but trucks put food at the warehouse. Those two factors are still effective today. That’s Agri View for today, I’m Everett Griner. Image credit:…
The California Kitchen: Pear and Blue Cheese Sage Crostini with shaved Bacon
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pear and blue cheese sage crostini with shaved bacon with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need:…
Vilsack Names Members and Alternates to the Hass Avocado Board
…of Goleta, Calif., and Ohannes Z. Karaoghlanian, of Temecula, Calif. The appointed importer member is Keith Barnard, of Ventura, Calif., and the appointed importer alternate member is Patrick Lucy, of…
Farm Profits and Adoption of Precision Agriculture
…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
…grape pests. Learn more about EGVM and other invasive pests at www.HungryPests.com. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross speaking at the EGVM eradication event at Robert Mondavi Winery. To her left are…
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…