…in California. With water supplies critical in California, the state’s nut and fruit orchard operators are also likely to benefit from these efforts, Kustas says. Over the next two years,…
Crown Gall Surgery Effective but Labor Intensive
…of walnut growers in California is extremely susceptible to the crown gall pathogen, which is a common soil-borne bacterium. Treating crown gall is most effective during the growing season as…
Celebrating National Poinsettia Day
…It wasn’t until the early 1920’s when Paul Ecke, a second-generation farmer in California, discovered a grafting technique which caused the seedlings to branch, that the poinsettia started to take…
Pilot Program Gives Canada Beef and Pork Exports Expanded Access to China
…until now have been limited to frozen boneless beef, with bone-in access approved last year, subject to setting up documentation requirements. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association says China represents “massive potential”…
Family of Late California Farmer Accept Conservation Award
The 2017 Leopold Conservation Award was recently presented by the Sand County Foundation at the California Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting. This year’s recipient was Jeff Thomson, a fifth-generation farmer…
Antibiotic Use in Livestock Drops
…Resources Defense Council points out that the decline follows a series of commitments from the food industry to cut back on antibiotic use. A senior attorney for the NRDC says…
Coalition Wants Injunction Against CA Glyphosate-Label Requirement
The National Association of Wheat Growers led a coalition of ag groups asking for a court mandate to stop California’s new labeling requirements for glyphosate. The groups are citing irreparable…
Get to Know Your New CFBF President
The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) welcomed a new era of leadership at their 99th annual conference when they unanimously elected Jaimie Johansson their new CFBF President. AgNet West’s Gary…
Thomas Fire Scorches Avocado Acreage
…the total that has been affected by the fire. “We know we’ve lost at least several hundred acres of avocados, probably more,” said Research Program Director for the California Avocado…
USDA to Revisit Standard for Beef Carcass Grades
The Department of Agriculture announced it will revisit the United States Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef, a move drawing praise from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. NCBA President Craig…
Almond Board of California Enthusiastic About State of the Industry
President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC) Richard Waycott spoke during the state of the industry address at the 2017 Almond Conference, offering insight into current and…
Almond Board: Industry Benefits from Almond Conference
The almond industry converged once again on Sacramento for the 2017 Almond Conference. Almond grower and Almond Board of California Chairman Mike Mason said they design the conference to stand…
Senators Calling for House-Passed ELD Mandate Delay
…rules that truckers have to live by. U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Transportation Committee Chair Steve Hilker thanked each Senator that signed the letter. “We’re hauling a living, breathing commodity that must…
Yara North America Highlights Conservation at Almond Conference
…we hope to do is bring our global knowledge and experience to the local producers in our markets, specifically in California,” said Kenyon. As part of that goal, the company…