…have indicated they had 70 percent loss in production and revenues last year. So, people are looking at pulling out some of those less productive blocks of grapes and you…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…chop prices in 2021 compared to 2020,” Nigh said. “However, consumers looking a bit farther back to compare prices are seeing higher prices for ground beef, pork chops and chicken…
Health Bite: Protein and Fat Loss
…taking a closer look at protein’s impact on metabolism and weight loss. A quick review of the three main macronutrients – carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Foods like meat, eggs, dairy,…
Almond Matters: Pre-Hull Split Pest Management
…said Burkdoll. “So, getting good coverage with a Zeal/DiPel application is really, really good to keep both those pests at bay,” Listen to the report below. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative Bringing Additional Aid
…Approximately $580 million will go to small and medium farms in the form of Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage. Dairy farmers struggling with losses related to the pandemic that had been…
Almond Matters: Planning for Pre-Hull Split Applications
…disease issues from becoming overwhelming once hull split occurs. With any pre-hull split applications, coverage is going to be a critical factor. Making action plans now will allow ample time…
Lemon Demand Growing, But Domestic Producers Face Challenges
…lemons, primarily from Argentina,” Babcock noted. “As labor costs in California increase, that’s just another cost of production that has to be covered by a good price for lemons in…
Health Bite: Calories 101
…our needs results in weight gain. Eating less than our needs results in weight loss. Staying the same means we’re eating in an energy balance. It takes about 3,500 calories…
Internal Cooking Temp Remains Same Even if Price of Meat is Higher at Market
Proper internal cooking temperatures remain the same, even if the price of meat is higher at the market. Meat prices at the grocery store might be a little higher for…
More Than $92 Million in LAMP Grants Being Made Available
…filling the gaps in previous COVID-19 assistance coverage. An emphasis has been placed on providing support for underserved communities and small and mid-sized farming operations. “We have an opportunity to…
Health Bite: Sleep More to Lose Fat
…pretty much everything better, including efforts to lose weight. Studies show that sleep and weight loss are as connected as diet and exercise. The experts say that not getting enough…
Reduced Rice Plantings Provide Opportunity to Address Weed Issues
…other problematic weeds through fallowing. “We’re not sure the total loss in acreage but I think there’s an estimate of between 25 and 50 percent of the acreage being taken…
California Farm Water Coalition Details How Water Cuts Are Affecting Ag
…compares current conditions to those experienced in 2015, which resulted in the fallowing of more than half a million acres and an economic loss of $2.7 billion. Major reservoirs are…
Almond Matters: Preventing Mite Populations from Taking Hold
…of getting an early start to curtailing mite populations is to allow time for good coverage when making an application. Without adequate coverage, populations can still take hold despite making…