…the European Union are the largest market for ornamental fish; however, the United States (US) is the single largest importer of ornamental fish in the world (FAO 1996-2005; Chapman 2000)….
Farming from the Heart- Hong Kong Holiday
This interview is with an Indonesian woman in Hong Kong. It was an amazing opportunity to talk to the Agriculture supporters outside of the United States. A woman named Annisa…
Western View: Family Vacation
…a break worth taking, one that refreshes your mind and lets you remember why you do what you do. Western View: Visit Castle This spring and summer we’re going to…
Proof of Cargo Theft Task Force Need
The need for a statewide cargo theft task force was evident after law enforcement started seeing similarities in their cases. Task Force Needed Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) is trying…
Agri View: Ag College Enrollment
…United States. How to Select an Agriculture School The best schools for agriculture separate the subject into its own school separate from the rest of the university. This assures choice…
Leaders Say Lemon Proposal ‘Defies Logic’
A proposed rule will allow Argentinian lemons into the United States and California citrus leaders says this is another gamble in a series of proposals that would increase disease threats….
Agri View: Weather Losses
…regions will experience declines in crop and livestock production from increased stress due to weeds, diseases, insect pests, and other climate change induced stresses. Introduction The United States produces nearly…
Bison Officially the National Mammal of the U.S.
The American bison officially became the national mammal of the United States when President Obama signed the National Bison Legacy Act into law. This majestic animal joins the ranks of…
$10 Million in Green Energy Research
…leverage our domestic energy supply, while also supporting rural economies. This strategy has helped to transform the United States economy into a global leader in renewable energy and an aggressive…
Snowpack Melting at Record Speed
Far below average snowpack remains in much of the West, peak streamflow early in Pacific Northwest During April, western snowpack dropped at record speed, according to data from the fifth…
NPPC Capital Update
…structure for dialogue on trade and investment issues between the United States and countries with which the United States does not currently have An FTA.) NPPC continues to look for…
Certain Rains Increase Almond Bacterial Spot
…spread and wet conditions to infect. On other crops in the eastern United States, high winds during rain generally cause more severe infection periods. Read more from The Almond Doctor….
Wildland Fires in a Tube
…PM from wildfire smoke is more or less harmful than PM from other sources of air pollution, like car exhaust. Map showing distribution of potential wildfire fuels across the United…
Proposed ACP Quarantine Changes
…state could deregulate those protocols and abide by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) quarantine rules. Under those rules, in-state citrus movement would not be regulated. The Citrus Pest &…