…San Joaquin County. “It’s been a main variety for us, primarily because of this window that we have before Washington comes in and gets going very strong,” he said, “so…
SNAP Battle Top Obstacle for Farm Bill
House Ag Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson says the biggest problem facing legislators as they write the new Farm Bill isn’t just funding. Peterson told sugar producers and processors this…
Farmers Still Support Trump but Worry Over Farm Bill
…with Trump’s work on domestic issues. A slightly smaller number at 49 percent would give Trump an A or B on agricultural issues. The survey found producers seriously worried about…
Farm Labor Shortage May Drive Produce Prices Higher
…other crops because it’s much harder to preserve, especially compared to commodities like corn and grain. California lettuce farmers were actually hit hard by those spring rains that ended the…
Alumnus Montgomery Returns as New Fresno State Winemaker
…nation’s first commercial winery on a university campus. Founded in 1997, it has won more than 600 wine competition honors. For more information about the Fresno State Winery, visit www.fresnostatewinery.com….
Almond Board: Stockpile Management
…on the orchard floor, either before or after sweeping. Aflatoxins are naturally occurring chemicals produced by certain molds. They are a health concern because of their potential to cause cancer….
USDA Reports Preview
…In January, USDA predicted the corn yield at just under 171 billion bushels. Farm Journal’s AgWeb.com says most analysts agree that Thursday’s estimate will likely come in well under the…
Control Pests Nature’s Way
Cathy Isom has an interesting way of using nature instead of chemicals to control pests in your garden and on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Agri View: Honey Bee Update
…big number. But, members of the study group say more work is needed. One said we are not out of the woods but we know a lot more than we…
Dairy Producers Needed for Sorghum Research
…said they are now sampling the same piles at feed-out to investigate fermentation characteristics and to compare the nutrient characteristics as well. Now in year two of the study, more…
Western View: Teosinte and GMO Foods
…useful plants ever farmed. The leaves and stalk of Teosinte looks like a corn-stalk with the typical long, pointed leaves. However, the seed pod is different, as Teosinte does not…
Poll: Tax Reform Needed for Farmers and America
A commanding majority of American voters support tax reform, a nationwide poll shows, while most voters also support tax changes that would benefit America’s farm and ranch families. The survey…
Perdue Turning to Industry for Dicamba Fix
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue indicated to reporters this week that he would like to see the industry work out a fix on dicamba issues. Perdue said: “I would much prefer…
Laurel Wilt Experts Caution California Avocado Industry
The California avocado industry probed Florida laurel wilt disease experts at the final installment of the 2017 Avocado Growers Seminar Series, sponsored by the California Avocado Commission, U.C. Cooperative Extension,…