…farming, technology, and the source of our food is increasingly in the spotlight. The group is a joint initiative between YI Advisors and Global Prairie. To learn more, visit: www.farmnextgeneration.org/….
Another Challenging Year for Cotton Industry
…mill cotton use. While export markets continue to be the primary outlet for U.S. raw fiber, in recent years, United States export customers have changed. China is importing less raw…
Voluntary Conservation Journey
…with other farmers in our area. It’s been really important to have those programs to help farmers understand how easy it is to start using no till and cover crop.”…
No Change in USDA’s California Citrus Crop Forecast
…Test Results and Fruit Size form. The next USDA citrus crop forecast is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. You can hear the release live on AgNetWest.com….
The California Kitchen: Kiwi Crepes
…Kiwi Crepe For this and many more of these 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…
Malaysian Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…larvae. The Malaysian fruit fly is yet another example of invasive species moved by increased international trade and travel. This is the first quarantine in the continental United States of…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…how to participate in the process effectively. Because of the tremendous variability of groundwater conditions—both technically and politically—it is impossible to identify a single “right” approach. However, I believe the…
Analysts Outline Changing Situation in Wine Business
…is slated for Jan. 24-26. Steve Adler is associate editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at sadler@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Farmer Big Data
…insight into some new issues; sort of a multi-functional survey.” Thatcher says Farm Bureau wants to know more about transparency in data. Farm Bureau plans to roll-out a transparency evaluator…
Women in Agriculture Seminar Series This Week
…in them. Speakers include; Britney Muller, Agribusiness Department, Citizens Business Bank; and Ashley Bandoni, Sales Representative, Syngenta. The Women in Ag for Mentoring and Empowerment Lunch is at 11:30, Thursday….
Seed Industry Working to Protect Butterfly Population
…has a vested interest in the industry. He says the continuing decline of the Monarch butterfly could cause problems. “One of the things that’s of concern right now is, there…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…Since the SCRI CDRE program’s inception in 2014, USDA has granted $43.6 million in research dollars to combat the destructive citrus greening disease. HLB was initially detected in Florida in…
Agri View: Fire Ant Danger
…expand to thousands of individuals. Some colonies may be polygynous (having multiple queens per nest). Learn more about the fire ant here. Image credit: (right) By Stephen Ausmus – http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/graphics/photos/dec04/k11622-1.htm…
Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack, NFL Comm. Roger Goodell and Partners Commitment to Youth
…to invest in our next generation. In 2008, these partners developed Fuel Up to Play 60, the largest in-school wellness program in the U.S. reaching 73,000 schools across the country….