…capital of the world.’ Geologists, as well as earthquake enthusiasts, love to visit Parkfield and scour the hillsides for evidence of tectonic plate shifts. The earth shakes often here but…
Governors Strongly Support TPP
…isn’t passed by Congress. The TPP involves 12 nations and covers 40 percent of the world’s economy. The agreement opens up new and lucrative markets for American agricultural products overseas….
Honeybee Hotel
…our fruit and herbal infusions. To show them just how much we appreciate their hard work, we built the world’s first luxury bee hotel to say thank you. Explore the…
July Dairy Market Report
…domestic prices and intense competition in world markets continue to draw products away from export sales. Domestic use grew at least as fast as production for most manufactured products, as…
CA Team Takes Third at 2016 Envirothon
…test at the world’s largest high school-level natural resources education competition. A five-member team of high school students from the University of Toronto Schools has been named the winner of…
Specialty Crop Research and Extension Investments
…agriculture and trade associations that partner with USDA address challenges at the national and local levels to help sustain all parts of America’s food and agriculture system, whether the farms…
S&W Seed Company Signs First U.S. Sorghum License Agreement
…agreement in the United States, S&W has licensing agreements with different partners to provide its grain sorghum and forage sorghum genetics throughout the world, including Australia, parts of South America,…
Ergot Risks to Wheat Crops
Egypt to Consider Ergot Risks to Wheat Crops The world’s largest wheat importer, Egypt, will take another look at the risks of ergot fungus in wheat. The announcement comes less…
Honeybee Population Revival
…Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden Why are Pollinators Important? Pollinators are nearly as important as sunlight, soil and water to the reproductive success of over 75% of the world’s flowering…
Rice Varieties Maximize Nitrogen
…the study based on certain criteria, including the popularity of the rice type. Japonica rice, which is what California specializes in, was included because of its popularity around the world….
U.S. Grains Council Elects New Chairman
…He said, “Our programs have an impact around the world, and despite challenges in the Ag sector, I am excited and optimistic about the future of our industry.” Councell told…
Beehives in Unexpected Places
…for the relief it offers allergy sufferers. But with Colony Collapse Disorder threatening his livelihood, we’re left wondering what a world without honey bees would be like. Not so sweet….
Fresno Food Expo Reports Record Year
…entity is integral to the growth of the Expo,” said Agnes Saghatelian, Vice Chair of the Fresno Food Expo and President, Valley Lahvosh Baking Company. “We can continue to grow…
China Pig Prices Reaching Near Record Levels amid Flooding
…10,000 hogs drowned in flood waters. Flooding also raises the risk of disease, as improper treatment of corpses could cause widespread disease after flood. China is the world’s largest pork…