…takes the situation in the exact wrong direction. “The U.S. exported $19.5 billion of agricultural products to China in 2017. Agricultural exports to China were reduced to $9.1 billion in…
More Virulent Newcastle Discovered
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently announced another discovery of virulent Newcastle disease at a retail feed store in western San Bernardino County. The discovery was made on August…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…There’s more than 100 events going on, all to celebrate a California agricultural product that is enjoyed around the world. To find an event near you, visit California wines dot…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
…for agricultural production in some instances, although more work will be required to better emphasize their beneficial qualities. “It’s definitely more of a counterintuitive perspective. I think most people and…
Analyzing Genomes to Improve Disease Control in Poultry
…field strains in U.S. commercial flocks. To help improve the control of Marek’s disease, veterinary medical officer John Dunn and his team at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Avian Disease and Oncology Laboratory in…
Report Demonstrates Strong Fresh Produce Sales for Q2
A recent report from the United Fresh Produce Association indicates strong numbers for fresh produce sales for the second quarter of 2019. The FreshFacts on Retail report evaluates retail prices…
How the Value of the US Dollar Affects Trade Opportunities
…able to export,” said Steve Beck, President and Owner of Kings River Produce. “It can get some pretty violent swings so even though a lot of our processors that we…
Which of the Five Common Breed of Honeybees is Best for You?
…for a beekeeper to consider. Italian honeybee The Italian Honeybee may be the best bee for beginners, because this subspecies of the Western honeybee is not an aggressive bee which…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…With few natural predators and a wide host range – including apples, pears, cherries, corn, tomatoes, grapes and a variety of landscape trees – the population eventually moved into agricultural…
California Table Olives Look to Bounce Back in 2019
The 2019 forecast for California olives is a welcomed sight after last year’s disastrous season. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) issued the official 2019 California Table Olive Forecast that’s…
Farm Evaluation and Nitrogen Management Plan Reporting
…emissions over just the last several years with the digesters and alternative manure management projects that we’ve been putting in,” said Paul Sousa, Director of Environmental Services for Western United…
Using the California Agritourism Website from UC ANR
…new income stream opportunity as interest and demand for agricultural tourism continues to grow. UC ANR is now offering a tool compiling multiple areas of information through its California Agritourism…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…local county agricultural commissioner (CAC), PDF may use products containing chlorpyrifos. Chlorpyrifos has been prohibited by U.S. EPA for virtually all residential uses since December 31, 2001. Source: California Department…
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports in Canada
(USDA/FAS) — Canada is the United States’ largest export market for agricultural and agricultural-related products (includes distilled spirits, ethanol, biodiesel, fish, and forest products) with exports valued at $25 billion…