A $460,000 grant will help the University of Missouri research an infectious blood disease in cattle caused by bacteria transmitted by ticks worldwide. The University recently received the grant from…
Raisin Growers Must ‘Opt-in’ to Class Action Lawsuit
Growers have until October 6, 2017, to send in their “opt-in” claim forms as part of a class action lawsuit on behalf of the California raisin industry. After a court…
Pork Industry Pressing for FMD Vaccine Bank in 2018 Farm Bill
…FMD outbreak would be even higher. Farm bill writers will already be under huge pressure to keep costs down in the 2018 bill. But the National Pork Producers Council wants…
Agri View: Tree Nut Research
…looking forward to planting. But, don’t think that pecans are the only tree nut to be undergoing genetic improvement. California geneticists are deep into an effort to improve the almond….
Pacific Region Cattle on Feed August Report
…head during July, 4 percent below 2016. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in California for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 430,000 head…
Quarantine for Citrus Disease Huanglongbing Extends to Portions of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
Local residents asked to help prevent spread The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have established a 94-square mile quarantine in…
U.S. and Mexican Dairy Industries Make United Call
…Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). Mexican dairy producer organizations included the Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas, Gremio de Productores Lechero de la República Mexicana, and the…
Over 20 Trees Added to California HLB List
Over 20 new trees in Southern California have been confirmed HLB-positive. The new finds raise the total number of trees with huanglongbing disease found in California to around 100. All…
Stabenow Concerned with Monument Review
…Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association say past presidents “have repeatedly abused their authority under the Antiquities Act” by locking up more than 240 million acres without economic…
Agri View: Costly Disaster Year
…pastures, cattle, and other livestock that will eventually run into the high millions of dollars. And, almost as soon as the fires were out, ranchers started to rebuild. One put…
Disease Resistant Strawberry Research Gets Funding Boost
…Urquiaga/UC Davis) The Public Strawberry Breeding Program at the University of California, Davis, and colleagues in California and Florida have received a $4.5 million grant from the National Institute of…
Brazil Slaps Tariff on U.S. Ethanol
…a large and growing market. The U.S. Grains Council, Renewable Fuels Association, and Growth Energy issued a joint statement saying they were disappointed and discouraged to see the ruling in…
Almond Board: Almond Achievement Award
…Achievement Award The Almond Board of California recognizes an industry or allied industry member annually who has added value to the California Almond industry through long-term service, contributions or…
Knowing the Rules for Drones in Agriculture
…certification process for ag aircraft operation,” Kinoshita said. Along with FAA requirements, operators must also adhere to the California Food and Agriculture Code requirements dictating drone operation for pest control….