…the number of agriculture companies selling seed and crop protection technologies to family farmers from only six to five. “The federal government has shown its willingness to approve giant acquisitions…
DuPont and Dow to Combine in Merger of Equals
…global pure-play Agriculture company; a leading global pure-play Material Science company; and a leading technology and innovation-driven Specialty Products company. Each of the businesses will have clear focus, an appropriate…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 11
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Push for Local Food in Schools
…the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives have urged Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to strengthen enforcement of the “Buy American” provision for participants in the National School Lunch Program and…
Almond Board: State of the Almond Industry
…orders to achieve that vision.” Mason and Waycott also shared their visions for the future of California agriculture and the leadership that the almond industry must provide in the years…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 10
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U.S. Cotton Sector Facing Difficult Economic Conditions
…country” hearing conducted by the House Agriculture Committee’s General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee, the witnesses outlined numerous market, policy and regulatory issues that threaten to undermine the U.S….
Still Hope for Breaking California Drought
Is there still hope for breaking the 4-year drought in central and southern California? Gary Crawford talks with USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. Still hope for breaking California drought…
A Quick Look at USDA Crop Reports
Gary Crawford has some highlights from Wednesday’s USDA crop reports. December Crop Reports…
The Western View: Vocational Education
…in a recent issue of Forbes Magazine. Those of us in Ag couldn’t agree more, and are thankful for the programs offered through the Ag department in our area high…
Citrus Forecast: No Changes for California
Mark Hudson, USDA/National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Washington, D.C., reported the December citrus forecast. Although Florida oranges dropped another 5 million boxes, there were no changes in the reported numbers…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in Kern County
…out of the quarantine area. An exception may be made for nursery stock and budwood grown in USDA-approved structures which are designed to keep ACP and other insects out. Residents…
Almond Industry Effort for Innovation and Sustainability
…United States Department of Agriculture. For more information on the Almond Board of California or almonds, visit Almonds.com or check out California Almonds on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and the…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 9
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