Everett Griner talks about the export trade in America in today’s Agri View. Export Trade Every grade school child is taught that farming feeds us. I don’t suppose they are…
Alumnus Montgomery Returns as New Fresno State Winemaker
…at United Vintners in Reedley upon graduation from Fresno State in 1979. “Fresno State offers a unique opportunity to teach students how to create world-class wines in a place that’s…
Almond Board: Stockpile Management
…Because of this health risk, maximum allowable levels of aflatoxin contamination in foods have been set by certain countries around the world — including countries that are some of the…
USDA Reports Preview
The August World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates will include the first USDA yield estimates of the season. The August report has historically pushed the markets up or down significantly….
Western View: Teosinte and GMO Foods
…it is the first GMO food in the world. It wasn’t created in a sterile lab, however. It was selectively grown and developed by the Native Americans in central America,…
Five First Aid Herbs to Grow Indoors
…It is also widely used as a mild sedative. The potent herb Valerian has long been valued around the world for both its medicinal and culinary properties. A rather stinky…
USTR Seeking Input on KORUS
…of the agreement and instead wants to focus on addressing outstanding implementation issues. Korea is currently the fifth largest U.S. agricultural export market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Increase in Trade Funding leads Farm Bill Listening Session
California was host to a farm bill listening session on Saturday, August 5 in Modesto at the Modesto Junior College Ag Pavilion. The House Committee on Agriculture has labeled the…
National Watermelon Day
…Book of World Records. To learn more interesting watermelon facts, check out www.watermelon.org. To post your watermelon pictures and updates on social media, use the hashtag #NationalWatermelonDay. I’m Cathy Isom……
Agri View: Goat Meat Demand and Consumption
Everett Griner talks about the demand and consumption of goat meat in today’s Agri View. Goat Meat Demand and Consumption Where would you go if you wanted to buy some…
Brazil, U.S., Set for Corn Selling Showdown
The world’s two biggest corn exporters are preparing for a showdown, according to Bloomberg. The United States and Brazil are set to square off in competition this growing season over…
National Peach Month
…out about 50 percent of this country’s peaches. Worldwide, China is the number one producer of peaches in the world, followed by Italy. Peaches are high in vitamins A, B…
Poultry Producers Comment on NAFTA Renegotiation Plans
…poultry exporting nations in the world. Mexico is the largest export market for the U.S. poultry industry, and Canada is the second largest export market. From the National Association of…
Valuable Crops to Consider Growing
…most valuable crops in the world may be grown outside the United States. But, there are a handful of big money-making crops that can be grown here, too. For example,…