…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
…cleaned and packed citrus fruit. Any fruit that is not commercially cleaned and packed, including residential citrus, must not be removed from the property on which it is grown, although…
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…
Exotic Fruits to Try and Why
…unusual and exotic fruits are even grown right in our “backyards”. For example, pitaya, also known as dragon fruit, Jackfruit. Papaya, Mango, soursop, egg fruit, Mammy Sapote, Mangosteen, and Ugli…
China Threatening Retaliation Against U.S. Over Trade Sanctions
…and it will “take all means necessary” to defend the interests of Chinese enterprises. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Kent Bacus Factors The U.S. pork industry, with a huge market in…
Culver’s Restaurants Celebrating Farmers with Corn Mazes
…maze design includes the Thank You Farmers message, as well as a variety of farm scene elements like cows and tractors. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Low Education Rural Counties Worse Off than Higher Education Rural Counties
…than for all other rural counties. Additionally, the unemployment rate of low education rural counties was about a percentage point higher. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
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…
Urban Agriculturalists Hoping for Beneficial Legislation
…plan to reintroduce the bill next month in the U.S. House. There are currently no plans, however, to reintroduce Stabenow’s bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
GAO Recommends Lowering Crop Insurance Expected Rate of Return
…the expected rate of return, GAO says the federal crop insurance program could save hundreds of millions of dollars a year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Nations Sign Non-Disclosure Agreement
…in trade negotiations, expires four years after negotiations conclude. Further negotiations on revamping NAFTA are due to start in Mexico City September first. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
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…
Starting a Hydroponic Garden or Farm
…gardens and farms are becoming popular because of their ability to conserve water and pesticide use while providing a medium for urban gardeners to grow fresh produce in small spaces….