This slideshow requires JavaScript. Attendees and exhibitors from all over the United States and several countries came to the 49th annual World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center to join…
Agri View: El Niño Impact
…season. Those include warmer-than-average temperatures over western and central Canada, and over the western and northern United States. Wetter-than-average conditions are likely over portions of the U.S. Gulf Coast and…
Presidents Who Farmed
…before he became President, George W. Bush – bought Prairie Chapel Ranch in Texas, which was often referred to as the “Western White House.” He still owns the ranch today….
Fresh Express $500,000 for Safety Research Campaign
…Contribution of $100,000 – $249,999 GreenGate Fresh JV Smith Companies * Lipman Produce Pacific International Marketing Target Corporation Western Precooling Systems Bolthouse Farms Church Brothers / True Leaf Farms Florida…
House Agriculture Committee Questions EPA ‘Burdensome Policies’
…rural economy. Members questioned EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, on the agency’s overreaching, burdensome regulations and policies such as the “Waters of the United States” rule, proposed changes to the ozone…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…healthy supply of clean plant stock in the United States. Funding will be provided to 50 States plus Guam and Puerto Rico to implement projects suggested by universities, States, Federal…
Valentine Flowers
…what comes into the United States is safe for the health and safety of the people here but it’s also safer here for our agriculture industry. U.S. Customs and Border…
CCM Responds to Introduction of Feinstein Water Bill
…now work to help move this package through the Senate, hopefully as part of a Western Water Bill, and then seek House supporters. “More good ideas could materialize and we’re…
Western View: Bee Colony Collapses Cause Found?
…in England and the United States. Western View: Bee Colony Collapse Cause Found? The study indicates the epidemic is man-made, caused by the transporting bees across borders and even oceans…
Agri View: Drone Rules
…outside of the United States. How do I register my UAS? It costs only $5 to register your UAS and the process is simple and web-based. Some things you’ll need…
Another Challenging Year for Cotton Industry
…mill cotton use. While export markets continue to be the primary outlet for U.S. raw fiber, in recent years, United States export customers have changed. China is importing less raw…
Malaysian Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…of two adult female fruit flies in one trap in the Westchester area. This is the first quarantine for this pest in the history of the continental United States. The…
Analysts Outline Changing Situation in Wine Business
…percent of wine. The Unified Wine and Grape Symposium, held in Sacramento, attracted total attendance of 13,800. Considered the largest event of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, the symposium…
Women in Agriculture Seminar Series This Week
…with speakers Shannon Grove, Assemblywoman; Roger Isom, Western Ag Processors Association; Annette Sweeney Iowa State Representative, Ag Chair will be replacing Brown. They will discuss why it is important to…