…led to a worldwide imbalance between supply and demand, pushing prices down for farmers around the world. U.S. dairy exports have slumped, leading to a large domestic buildup of American-type…
EU Regulators to Investigate Dow-DuPont Merger
…seed markets. The European Commission said the merger may also hurt innovation, according to Reuters. The merger would create the world’s largest integrated crop protection and seeds company. One EU…
Agri View: Beekeeping 101
Everett Griner says beekeeping is now taught by professionals in today’s Agri View. Beekeeping 101 There has been a lot of interest in honeybees in the past few years. Mostly…
France Facing 30-year Low in Wheat Yields
A new report from France says the nation is facing a ‘catastrophic’ 30-year low in wheat yields. The Agriculture Ministry for France, the European Union’s biggest grain producer, says the…
Agri View: Consuming GMO Crops
Everett Griner talks about what it will take to show no danger is posed by GMO crops in today’s Agri View. Consuming GMO Crops Well here we go again. Genetically…
Fresno County Ag Value Declines in 2015
…Overall, agricultural production in Fresno County totaled $6.61 billion, showing a 6.55 percent decrease from 2014’s $7.04 billion. “The strength of Fresno County’s agricultural industry is based upon the diversity…
Wal-Mart donated $1 Million for Conservation Efforts by Rice Farmers
…supplies. As the world’s most widely consumed grain, rice sustains about half of the world’s population. In addition, rice agriculture provides managed wetland resources for North America’s waterfowl and 32…
China Extends Cotton Stockpile Sales
…China’s massive stockpiles, accumulated through an abandoned price support scheme, were overshadowing world cotton markets. Up until this year, China was the world’s top cotton purchaser. From the National Association…
Be Careful If You Have Backyard Poultry
…the rather foul part of this chicken story, we intend to prove that not much is new under the sun. Let’s go back to World War II and comedian Fred…
Bayer AG Conducting Due Diligence on Monsanto
Bayer AG is examining all points of Monsanto, including financial accounts, in its effort to acquire the St Louis, Missouri-based company. Bloomberg reports the move could pave the way for…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Pork Loins
…1 once Bell pepper Half Cup Apple Vinegar Raisins To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. AgNet Fresno Food Expo 5 2016 For this…
California Wine Shows Strength in Challenging Economy
…U.S. the most competitive wine market in the world, and we continue to face the threat of increased taxes and regulation at every level of government.” Aguirre “Vineyards and wineries…
Agri View: Farm Theme Parks
Everett Griner talks about farm theme parks have gone international in today’s Agri View. Farm Theme Parks There hasn’t been much in the news about farm theme parks lately. There…
The California Kitchen: Wawona Frozen Peach Chocolate Bread Pudding
…Cup Peaches 1 Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips 3 Eggs 4 Cup Cream To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. AgNet Fresno Food Expo…