…an hour when we start to change that soil structure,” LaSalle noted. RAI is a collaborative effort on behalf of multiple faculty members from a variety of disciplines, working to…
Global Food Prices Reported Lower
…down 1.3 percent from September, while still up 2.5 percent from a year earlier. The Index is a measure of the monthly change in international prices of a basket of…
Tour Shows Ornamental Pumpkin Big Business
…growing region as far as weather, climate, and soil.” Most of the pumpkins in California are grown for ornamental use, meaning for decorations and carving. Van Groningen says that is…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Personal Experience
…and your local community; • Gain an understanding of current social, political, scientific and economic issues facing the almond industry, as well as how to effect change; and • Learn…
Farm Profitability Still Down, But Improving
…no notable change in the demand for agricultural real estate loans. Despite the findings, the survey of more than 580 agricultural lenders revealed that the agricultural loan approval rate is…
USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2018
…year. The enrollment period will end on Aug. 1, 2018. “Since shares and ownership of a farm can change year-to-year, producers must enroll by signing a contract each program year,”…
Farm Bureau Supports Proposed Safety Net Fix
…the Senators this week expressing support for the bill. AFBF congressional relations director Mary Kay Thatcher says the bill would change the program to better serve farmer’s needs. Change The…
GAO Climate Change Report Estimates Lost Crop Revenues
A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) predicts climate change will cost U.S. agriculture up to $9.2 billion between 2020 and 2039 in lost crop yields. The report also…
Plant-Based Foods Increasing in Popularity
The use and popularity of plant-based foods are increasing, but that doesn’t mean a change in course for the world population. A recent survey by the restaurant food delivery service…
NCGA Offers Reminder on Dicamba Label Changes
The National Corn Growers Association is urging farmers to be aware of the label changes for dicamba herbicides next year. NCGA says farmers interested in using dicamba as part of…
TPP Members Nearing Agreement
…consent by six nations that account for 85 percent of members’ combined gross domestic product. Without the U.S., that condition now needs changing. However, even if a change is finalized,…
U.S., Japan, Planning Another Trade Meeting
…of the U.S.-Japan economic dialogue launched by the Trump administration in the wake of Trump’s decision to pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Japan is expected to propose to change…
Preparing to Evacuate During Wildfire? These Checklists Can Help
…and can change direction unexpectedly. “It is pretty tense here as the fire north of us keeps circling back and forth,” said Glenn McGourty, UC Cooperative Extension director in Mendocino…
Ag, Business Groups Hit Capitol Hill
…empty threat.” He says, “As far as I can tell, there’s not a world oversupply of agricultural products. Unless countries are prepared to have their people go hungry or change…