The Almond Board of California has set aggressive goals for the industry to reach by 2025. Reduce the amount of water used to produce a pound of almonds by 20%, increase adoption…
Slight Decline in Global Demand for Cotton
According to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, the overall global demand for cotton appears to be on the decline. Consumption in China dropped significantly, with lower…
Ag in the Classroom Important for Every Student and Educator
…the value of agriculture and where their food comes from. Agriculture in the Classroom has been around for more than 30 years providing educators with the curriculum that incorporates agriculture…
EPA Recognizes Reducing Food Waste
…waste diversion solutions and zero waste practices during the production of commercials and live events. EcoSet diverts roughly 30,000-40,000 pounds annually through composting and food donation. In 2017, the company…
Dollar Stores Putting Pressure on Local Grocers
…there are more dollar stores in the U.S. than there are Starbucks and Walmart stores combined. The Rural Grocery Initiative established large chain stores to be the single greatest challenge…
Holiday Decorations to Keep Away from Children – Pets
…holly berries can cause vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and drowsiness. Children have had symptoms after swallowing as few as two holly berries. Holly leaves might also cause symptoms if eaten but,…
Genome Published of the Small Hive Beetle, a Major Honey Bee Parasite
…in a bee colony: pollen, brood, honey, dead adult bees and combs) and cause honey to ferment in the process. If the number of SHBs is high enough, adult bees…
California Table Grape Industry Gets $10 Million in USDA Relief
…has been caused by the fact that tariffs on multiple competing commodities, such as cherries, stone fruits, and apples, caused more fruit of all kinds to be sold in the…
Industry Excited for Dairy Policy Reforms in Farm Bill
…both sides of the aisle should be commended for reaching a deal that will benefit U.S. agriculture and ensure safe, affordable food for Americans and the world,” NMPF President and…
Almond Matters: Controlling Fleabane and Marestail in Orchards
…The first application would have ideally come sometime in early fall normally around the beginning of November. Effective control can still be achieved for those who may not have been…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Shasta Variety a Vigorous Almond Tree
Self-fertile almond varieties are becoming more popular as the first trees in production continue to mature. The Shasta variety was introduced a few years ago and growers are starting to…
Farm Bill Set to Bring Several Benefits to California Growers
…efforts in ag. One thing that’s really potentially exciting for California in the rural development title is increasing the eligibility of communities up to 50,000 for some of the programs.”…
CFDF Issues Virulent Newcastle Disease Alert
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Animal Health and Food Safety Services issued a disease alert. Virulent Newcastle Disease has been found in a commercial chicken operation in…