…it comes to housing. Now bees are getting in on the action. David Graves, an urban beekeeper, tends his hives far above the bustle of New York on rooftops throughout…
Apps for Ag Hackathon Prizes Awarded
From left, GivingGarden team members GivingGarden team members are Scott Kirkland, Josh Livni, Deema Tamimi and John Knoll. A gardening and produce-sharing app took top prize in the Apps for…
Farming and Ranching Pioneers Honored
…are a genuine definition of resilience.” The following family farming and ranching operations were honored this morning: 175 years Rancho Omochumnes, Sloughhouse, Sacramento County. 150 Years Clarence Scott Ranches, Yolo…
National Hot Dog Month
…Usinger. Owners of iconic hot dog restaurants also participated including Ben’s Chili Bowl’s Virginia Ali, Papaya King’s Wayne Rosenbaum, Superdawg’s Scott Berman and Steamie Weenie’s Bob Remington. The videos also…
Many Still Pondering Low Water Allocations
…at the grocery store as a result. Pomology Tree Crop Advisor David Doll says he was also a little shocked by the 5 percent water allocation projection for the west…
Input Costs Determine Almond Acreage Removal
…small increase in almond acres removed last year according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Pomology Tree Crop Advisor David Doll says that prices are down to a more normal…
Bacterial Spot History Shows Losses
…Pomology Tree Crop Advisor David Doll says bacterial spot could be a bigger issue this year for almond growers, especially for fritz and padre varieties. Doll says it’s still unclear…
NPPC: ‘GIPSA’ Rule, TPP Could Affect Producers
…challenge of particular concern to the pork industry is proposed rules from the U.S. Department of Agriculture related to the buying and selling of livestock, said NPPC board member David…
View from the Barnyard on the Farm Economy
…is linked below. Click here for more information, including Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer’s opening statement and the archived webcast. Witness List: Panel I Dr. David P. Anderson, Professor, Texas A&M…
Dairy Industry Applauds School Milk Support
…Guidelines for Americans (DGA),” said J. David Carlin, senior vice president of legislative affairs and economic policy at the International Dairy Foods Association. “The fact that the school milk provisions…
GWSS Egg Hatch Begins, Treatments Underway
GWSS Egg Hatch begins in General Beale Vineyards- Grape Treatments Underway by David Haviland, Entomology advisor, UCCE Kern Co. Courtesy: UC Riverside Effective management of glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) requires coordinated…
Certain Rains Increase Almond Bacterial Spot
…only discovered a few years ago in the Central Valley and some growers aren’t familiar with it. Pomology tree crop advisor David Doll says we haven’t seen a big problem…
Two Sides of TPP
…only does ag need TPP, but the industry needs it very soon. California Congressman and dairy farmer David Valadao agrees. Hear his comments in the audio report above. More on…
Slightly Higher Acres Removed in Almond Report
…voluntary survey, showed a higher than average acre removal number of 45,000 acres. Pomology Farm Advisor David Doll says 30,000 acres to 35,000 acres is about average for a year….