…month as bankers report one in five grain farmers are experiencing negative cash flows. The index, which ranges between and 100, fell to 31.8 from September’s 37.3. Survey organizer Ernie…
Agri View: Refrigeration
Everett Griner talks about how refrigeration changed food delivery and shipping in today’s Agri View. Refrigeration Do you ever wonder what a squash raised in California and sold in Georgia…
The California Kitchen: Pear and Blue Cheese Sage Crostini with shaved Bacon
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pear and blue cheese sage crostini with shaved bacon with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need:…
Vilsack Names Members and Alternates to the Hass Avocado Board
…promotion boards. The boards empower farmers and ranchers to leverage their own resources to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets, and conduct important research and promotion activities. AMS provides oversight,…
Farm Profits and Adoption of Precision Agriculture
…all three PA technologies. — Higher levels of unpaid labor and higher yield goals, representing the farmer’s self-reported yield potential, have a negative effect on PA adoption. Unpaid labor is…
Officials Warn of Flash Flood Potential
Flood and fire officials from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), CAL FIRE and the National Weather Service (NWS) warn that weather and land conditions across California increase the…
Re-engaging the Industry at Citrus Conference
California Citrus Mutual opened the California Citrus Conference with a political update and a motivational speech to re-engage the industry. The Citrus Research Board brought back its California Citrus Conference…
California Wild Pig Problems: How Much?
…in California isn’t necessarily new, but it is growing. However, University of California (UC) Cooperative Extension Wildlife Specialist Robert Baldwin says despite the damage they do, wild pigs are not…
An Early Farm Bill Means More Money for Ag
…He’s afraid that many farmers won’t be able to obtain financing for the next growing season because of falling revenue thanks to low commodity prices. Peterson said lawmakers would have…
Informa Expects More Soybeans In 2017
…to corn will drop just over 3.5 million acres from this year’s levels to 90.9 million acres in 2017, a 3.7 percent drop. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today says early…
Promoting the Taste of America in India
…India for U.S. food and agricultural products. From U.S. pecans, dry beans, peas and lentils, to California walnuts and Washington apples, India offers a small but growing market for U.S….
Critical European Grapevine Moth Safeguarding Milestone Recognized
…the California County Agricultural Commissioners marked the eradication of the European grapevine moth (EGVM), a serious threat to California’s agricultural economy, from California at an event in Napa County, California….
Commentary: Always be Aware When Traveling over Railroad Tracks
…crucial component for California agricultural professionals and workers, to help them make good decisions when working or traveling near railroad tracks. California has a heavy volume of both passenger and…
Funding for Organic Agriculture Research, Education-Extension Projects
…private researchers. Priority areas include biological, physical and social science research, including economics. Funded projects will aid farmers and ranchers with whole-farm planning by delivering practical research-based information and improve…