…feet-long. They are also at the lower reaches of the waterways,” said Ken Hartman, chair of the National Corn Growers Association’s Market Access Action Team. “The southbound traffic here already…
Growers, Researchers Fight Citrus Disease
An arsenal of weapons to combat the deadly citrus disease huanglongbing was described to growers attending the California Citrus Conference in Exeter. Hosted by the Citrus Research Board, the event…
U.S. Coffee Demand Growing
…Europe and Brazil, which together account for about half of global demand. The Specialty Coffee Association of America says the strong pace of growth for coffee reflects the strength of…
Export Exchange Wrapping Up
The 2016 Export Exchange hosted by the U.S. Grains Council and the Renewable Fuels Association comes to a close Wednesday. More than 200 international buyers and end-users of coarse grains…
Ag Mega-Mergers Delayed
…lead the EU to demand concessions. One analyst expects the deal to be completed within the second half of next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Syngenta Files Appeal
…claims the lawsuits lacks merit and that the Agrisure Viptera trait was commercialized in full compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Estate Tax Proposed Changes Would Lose Court Battles
…issue has been a source of litigation against the IRS, and courts have routinely held that the valuation discount is reasonable. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Federal Reserve: December Next Rate Boost?
…always take policy actions at any meeting, but I think there are some advantages, in my own mind, around a press conference.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Agri View: Imported Insects and Diseases
…and insects have cost Florida farmers as much as any other crop we grow. I haven’t even mentioned states like California and Texas. The vast growing region that now grows…
The California Kitchen: Pear Tart Tatine
…T Brown Sugar 2 T Apple Juice 1 T Cinnamon 1 Clove Fresh Pie Crust To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California…
Bullish Agribusiness Opportunities Exist
…gave the keynote address Tuesday to the more than 400 attendees of the Export Exchange 2016 conference. Co-sponsored by the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA),…
Extension Educators Receive National Honors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Cooperative Extension System, and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today announced that Stephen D. Green,…
A Look at the Corn Harvest
Some corn growers are still playing catchup on corn harvesting. Gary Crawford has the story. look-at-harvest…
‘Stealth Visits’ Concern the Livestock Industry
A California egg farm was the victim of “stealth visits” by an animal activist group. Industry groups warn growers to be vigilant about basic security and educating employees. The Animal…