…U.S. dairy industry began to change dramatically. Many scientific advances and processes radically changed the industry, including pasteurization, the development of the centrifugal separator that removes milkfat and allows the…
Agri View: Jackfruit
…under threat because of climate change. Once you get through its tough, green, knobbly exterior, you’re hit with a faint whiff of onion, sticky sap and odd looking seed pods…
USDA Streamlining Crop Reporting
…and RMA will be securely and electronically shared with the other location.” The change is part of the USDA Acreage Crop Reporting Streamlining Initiative, an interagency collaboration working to streamline…
The Western View: Cattle Pollution Numbers
…from UC Davis, Mitloehner traces much of the public confusion over meat and milk’s role in climate change to two sentences in the summary of a 2006 United Nations report,…
Analysis of California WaterFix Potential Effects
…change will neither initiate a new water right nor injure any other legal user of water. DWR’s testimony regarding its petition for change to its water right permit is available…
California Farmers Count Every Drop
…and accurate picture of crop water demand – potentially saving much-needed water for other uses. It is unknown when California’s current drought will end, and climate change will likely increase…
ACP Quarantine Changes Not Favored by All
Some growers in Southern California may not be happy with CDFA’s proposed ACP quarantine changes to USDA’s statewide regulations. Quarantine Changes Not Favored by All California Asian citrus psyllid (ACP)…
Many Still Pondering Low Water Allocations
…bit of a tragedy.” Doll says it’s hard to watch growers either forced to change to higher-valued crops or close up shop all together. “I see the impact when I…
“Farmcation” to Connect Farmers with Urbanites
…more relational,” says Toombs. “Being a part of the farming process is the most transformational thing people can do to change their relationship with food.” Farmcation plans to finalize its…
More Overhead Irrigation in California’s Future
…beginning to change. UC Cooperative Extension and Fresno State agricultural production scientists researched overhead irrigation at the UC West Side Research and Extension Center for five years, growing wheat, corn,…
Almond Board: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Partnership
…by Peter Nico, PhD, Head of Berkeley Lab’s Geochemistry Department. “We have a lot of expertise in understanding the subsurface, using various geophysical imaging techniques, measuring chemical changes and using…
EPA, Army Corps of Engineers Violate Law, Farm Bureau Tells Congress
…on changes in irrigation and market conditions. Oblivious to such obvious economic distress, the Corps has repeatedly required permits for ordinary plowing necessary to prepare the ground to change crops,…
Legislation Introduced to Set Food Labeling Standards
…some when food may experience a taste change, but was still edible. Consumer confusion led to throwing out food which may have still been safe to eat. If the bill…
Adama Reports Strong Volume Growth, Increased Profits
…in the first quarter. In addition, the Company markedly reduced its inventory levels. Financial Highlights Adjusted, US$m Q1 2016 Q1 2015 % Change % Change CER USD — — —…