…California to battle brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), an invasive pest that poses a serious threat to the state’s $54 billion agricultural industry, they reported in the current issue of…
Agri View: Food Prices
…as 4% for meat and dairy products. The lack of any weather-related or major agricultural issues recently means prices have been moderated, and the increase will remain lower than the…
South Africa Now Taking U.S. Pork
South Africa now is accepting U.S. pork exports. The National Pork Producers Council, which worked with the Obama administration to convince Pretoria to lift a de facto ban on U.S….
U.S. Should Be Better Prepared For Pests, Diseases
…the introduction of foreign pests and diseases can have severe consequences for agriculture production, consumer prices and, potentially, food availability. They also could adversely affect U.S. exports, with foreign trading…
USDA Invests $25 Million in High-Priority Watersheds to Improve Water Quality
…strips, terraces and buffers, that improve water quality in high-priority watersheds while maintaining agricultural productivity. Water quality-related conservation practices enhance agricultural profitability through reduced input and enhanced soil health, which…
Almond Board: Bee Hive Removal
As almond orchards move in to petal fall, it’s time for growers and beekeepers to be thinking about bee hive removal. Almond Board Senior Specialist, Agricultural and Environmental Affairs, Danielle…
State Water Project Allocations Doubled
…million Californians and just under a million acres of irrigated farmland. The project provides the same allocation percentages to urban and agricultural water districts. It is important to note that…
Bayer Grand Opening Of New Greenhouse Site In West Sacramento
Bayer Showcases Agricultural Advancement With Grand Opening Of New Greenhouse Site In West Sacramento, California $12 Million Facility To Help Develop Crop Science Division’s Biologics And Vegetable Seeds Solutions To…
Western View: Riding the Blossom Trail
…trail has become a family tradition as we reconnect with our agricultural roots and revisit the uniquely valley places and institutions we have come to love here, during this very…
Nigiri Project Mixes Salmon and Rice Fields
…time this year, the agricultural floodplain habitat experiment will compare food web productivity and fish growth in three different kinds of river habitat. For the course of the experiment, a…
Irrigated Lands Regulatory Programs to be Discussed
…operations. The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will be hearing from state officials and agricultural organizations on proposed programs regulating agricultural discharges on irrigated lands. The meeting will…
February Dairy Market Report
…in world markets is transmitting low prices into the domestic nonfat dry milk and dry whey markets, while exports of butter and cheese remain well below levels of last year….
NCBA Urges Swift Action on TPP
…cattle producers cannot afford to wait any longer for passage of this critical agreement. “The value exports add to U.S. beef is undeniable,” said Brunner. “Asia and the Pacific Rim…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture California is the nation’s leading agricultural state, with 76,400 farms producing more than 400 commodities with a farm-gate value of $54…