Agri View: Persimmon Comeback

DanGeneral

…but looking like a squashed tomato, this variety is smaller, sweeter, and is edible while still firm. Availability, Selection, Storage, Preparation Persimmon Persimmons are widely available September through December, with…

Almond Board: CASP Workshop July 7 & 8

Taylor HillmanAlmond Update, General

…California Ave., Arbuckle, CA 95912 Workshops begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude by 12:00 p.m. Lunch is complimentary. Expert speakers include harvest equipment reps, farm managers and Almond Board staff…

Agri View: New Nut Champion

DanAgri View, Tree, nut & vine crops

…graduate student of Agricultural Sciences, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Introduction Pecan trees (Carya illinoinensis) are native to North America. There are two types of pecans produced within the United…

Western View: Growing Hemp, Yes or No?

Taylor HillmanFeatures, Western View

…Hemp fiber is still useful as cloth or paper, and has industrial applications. It can be refined into a variety of commercial items including biodegradable plastics, paint, insulation, biofuel, food,…

2018 Farm Bill Discussions

DanGeneral, Industry News Release

…policy.” The farm bill is omnibus multi-year legislation for major food and farm programs, covering such issues as research, conservation, nutrition, commodities and rural development. The current farm bill will…

Agri View: Pork Exports

DanAgri View, Hogs & Pork

competition and a stronger U.S. dollar,” said Becca Nepple, vice president of international marketing for the Pork Checkoff. “The Checkoff is committed to bolstering its partnership with international customers through…