…California Winery Losses Image: Wine rack from the now burned down Signorello Estate winery in Napa, CA. Apparently glass will melt at 2,600 to 2,800 degrees Fahrenheit. by GoldenWupper/October 11,2017…
Cranberries-Thanksgiving Superfood
…red color, are responsible for breaking down plaque deposits in artery walls. They’re also known to fight against urinary tract infections. Fresh cranberries are available from October through December. Many…
Slight Majority of Americans Favor NAFTA
…of respondents to a Pew Research poll say the trade deal is bad for the United States. The study surveyed more than 1,500 adults at the end of October as…
October Farm Equipment Sales Increase
Tractor and combine sales for October increased from levels recorded last year. The Association of Equipment Manufacturer’s monthly report shows the sale of all tractors in the U.S. in October,…
Secretary Perdue Supports Better Guestworker Program
…the current H-2A guestworker program with an H-2C program that would be administered by the United States Department of Agriculture. The bill was introduced on October 2 by House Judiciary Committee…
Wildfire Assessment Study Underway for North Coast Wine Industry
…initially launched on October 11th and involves personnel from multiple sectors. Executive in Residence at WBI Honore Comfort noted that “because of our resources, and the role that we play…
Producers More Optimistic in October Survey
…The Purdue/CME Groups Ag Economy Barometer, October 2015 to October 2017. Figure 2. The Index of Current Conditions and Index of Future Expectations, October 2015 to October 2017. Read more….
Global Food Prices Reported Lower
Global food prices dropped in October, led by lower dairy products. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s monthly Food Price Index averaged 176.4 points for the month of October,…
Tour Shows Ornamental Pumpkin Big Business
HM.Clause seed company led a pumpkin tour through San Joaquin, Santa Clara, and San Benito Counties showcasing the vibrant pumpkin breeds and ornamental business that consumes the month of October….
Another Successful California Small Farm Conference
The 2017 California Small Farm Conference was held on October 29 and 30 at the Robert Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton. The two-day event was an opportunity for farmers’ market…
USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2018
…week FSA is issuing approximately $850 million in rice payments,” said Peterson. “These payments are part of the $8 billion in 2016 ARC and PLC payments that started in October…
Celebrating National Pumpkin Day
…Celebrating National Pumpkin Day It’s the holiday fruit that grabs everyone’s attention this time of year, and every October 26th, Americans celebrate National Pumpkin Day. Scientists believe that pumpkins originated…
Celebrating National Bologna Day
Cathy Isom fills us in about a national celebration for a popular deli treat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Bologna Day Every year on October…
Seven Northern California Counties Affected by Wildfires to receive D-SNAP
…worked in Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Sonoma and Yuba Counties at the time the wildfires began on October 8, 2017; have been affected by the disaster, and meet certain…