Falconry is an old form of pest control but is unrivaled when it comes to birds. Falconry Tops for Bird Control At the 2014 Sustainable Ag Expo in San Luis…
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
…hurt exports. But he maintains the wheat market, in general, is healthy. “So much depends on what happens everywhere else in the world, but nevertheless, right now it’s a pretty…
USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers
…food secure and continue exporting food to the world, we need to do everything we can to help new farmers get started and succeed in agriculture,” Vilsack said. “This program…
Agri View: How Big?
Everett Griner talks about world record plants and produce in today’s Agri View. How Big?…
Clean Burns Can Benefit Soils
Burning agricultural waste cleaner has another benefit than just being environmentally friendly. Clean Burns Can Benefit Soils Attendees of the 2014 Sustainable Ag Expo in San Luis Obispo last month…
All Rootstock Qualities Important
It’s important to not overlook qualities other than drought tolerance when choosing a rootstock. All Rootstock Qualities Important At the 2014 Sustainable Ag Expo last month, UC Davis Researcher Kevin…
USDA Joins Global Partners to Kick Off International Year of Soils in 2015
…the assembly today, on World Soil Day, about the importance of soil. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – America’s agency for soil conservation, classification and studies – plans to…
CAPCA Announces New CEO/President
…with the orders. Prior to his six years with raisins, Mr. Schulz managed the International Agri-Center, Inc. and the World AG Expo in Tulare from 1990-2005. The World AG Expo…
Thankful For What’s On Our Table
by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary California’s featured dish within the New York Times – Thanksgiving Recipes Across the United States. Select the picture for a link to the article…
New Program Seeks Growers to Help Curb Declining Bee Population
…30% of honey bee colonies nation-wide. Specific to California’s economy agribusiness community, the state’s high-value crops requiring extensive pollination include: Almonds – annual state crop value $4,347,200,000 Berries – annual…
Sustainable Ag Expo Thriving
…Sustainable Ag Expo The Vineyard Team is a group that promotes sustainable wine growing, and Executive Director Kris Beal helped the team put together the Sustainable Ag Expo 10 years…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture
Fiscal Year 2015 Funding Strengthens Market for American Products and Commodities Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service has awarded…
Florida Orchid Producer Thrilled With New “PMA Fresh Summit” Floral Focus
…world. The annual “PMA Fresh Summit” is in fact a global event, where sellers and buyers of produce and floral materials from all over the world gather to do serious…
County Rules Help to Reduce Theft of Walnuts
…ordinance, so I got inquiries from several other ag commissioners,” Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita said. “It has been in place for three years now and I think the…