…region of Mesopotamia to Egypt, Greece, Rome, France, Spain, and eventually the New World. Today, over 20 million acres of the earth’s surface are dedicated to growing grapes for wine….
Record-Breaking 49th Annual World Ag Expo
…record-breaking 106,349 attendees. In 2015, World Ag Expo hosted 102,867 attendees. “There’s nothing like it in the world; Tulare nearly doubles in size during the week of World Ag Expo,…
Indoor Farms Creates Optimal Environment
Indoor Farms of America Makes Aeroponic System Public at World Ag Expo Indoor Farms of America was at the 2016 World Ag Expo showing its vertical aeroponic farm system. CEO…
National Almond Day
…per cent of the world’s almonds are now grown. Originally from central and southwest Asia, almonds became a staple food there that helped sustain the long journeys of nomadic tribes….
Farm Planning for The Future
…help farm families do just that. David Specht – Farm Planning We caught up with Specht at the World Ag Expo and asked him for tips for farmers as they…
House Agriculture Committee Questions EPA ‘Burdensome Policies’
Rep. Jim Costa asks EPA about California crops, bees Thursday, the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to consider the impacts of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) actions on the…
Agri View: Growing Pumpkins
Everett Griner talks about growing giant pumpkins in today’s Agri View. Growing Pumpkins From Burpee.com Gardening Advice Center How to grow huge pumpkins Most champion pumpkin growers have their own…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has allocated $58.25 million from Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill….
Fresno State President, Faculty and Students Participate in World Ag Expo
…Ag Expo in Tulare. The Jordan College and its Ag Ambassadors will host the University’s information booth for prospective students, visitors and alumni from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday…
‘My Job Depends on Ag’ at the World Ag Expo
The founders of the booming “My Job Depends on Ag” movement are at the World Ag Expo this week. Sabrina Hill interviews co-founder Erik Wilson about the group and how…
Western View: Bee Colony Collapses Cause Found?
…the viral disease will impact global agriculture, and could easily spread into the wild, with an impact on native pollinators world-wide. Domesticated honeybee colonies are hugely important to agriculture, but…
Agri View: Drone Rules
…The owner must be: 13 years of age or older. (If the owner is less than 13 years of age, a person 13 years of age or older must register…
ASTA Participates in FarmNext National Summit
…the generations of hard-working agriculture professionals who have come before us, to build a stronger future for tomorrow.” FarmNext is seeking to explore the perspectives of Millennials entering today’s agriculture…
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…