China may be changing some of its agricultural policies. What could this mean for U.S. agricultural product sales to China? Take On Future US Meat And Feed Grain Exports To…
Agri View: PETA Blasts FFA
…programs and activities and be an active participant. Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience program. Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter…
Almond Growers to Play Critical Role in Solving Bee Loss Puzzle
…or if growers hear about them from their beekeeper, a report should always be made to the local county agricultural commissioner regardless of where the hives are now located. Without…
The Western View: Fake Science
…80 to 100 times a season, with few or no safeguards for workers or consumers. A GMO variety known as Bt Eggplant was developed which all but eliminated the problem…
NFU to Survey on 2014 Farm Bill Policies
With the 2014 Agricultural Act in full effect and a new Farm Bill debate on the horizon, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is conducting a survey of family farmers and…
Agri View: Standards and Grades Facts
…standards and grades provide a means for measuring levels of quality and value for agricultural commodities. These standards provide a basis for domestic and international trade and promote efficiency in…
Agreement to Raise California’s Minimum Wage Announced
…SEIU United Long Term Care Workers’ Union president Laphonza Butler; Burger King employee Holly Diaz; Senator Mark Leno; California Labor and Workforce Development Agency secretary David Lanier; United Domestic Workers…
CA Farmers Achieve More Air Quality Gains
…associated with agricultural burning; 4) combine disking operations to reduce passes across fields to reduce dust ;5) transition to cleaner irrigation pump engines and electric motors; 6) limit soil disturbance…
Agri View: Pigweed Research
…leaf amaranths of other regions, it has not been cultivated or further improved by recent agricultural breeding. As a result, the primary economic importance of Palmer amaranth to American farmers…
Fresno County District 4 Citrus Bloom
Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, Les Wright has announced that the citrus bloom period for District 4 will start at 1:00 a.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016. All citrus growers, pest…
Agri View: New Cash Crop
Everett Griner talks about a new cash crop surpassing corn and soybeans in today’s Agri View. New Cash Crop From: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A cash crop is an agricultural…
Napa’s New Winery Compliance Rules Preceding Strict Enforcement
Earlier this month, the Napa County Board of Supervisors completed their review of the Agricultural Protection Advisory Committee’s (APAC) recommendations to improve agricultural protection, primarily by imposing new restrictions and…
Sakata Seed Announces Contribution to UC Davis
…is ranked #1 for Agricultural Science, and the SBC has educated many industry professionals, including Sakata personnel. Unfortunately, Professor Kent Bradford is set to retire in five years and current…
Biofuel Trade Groups, Companies Commend Senators’ Action
…advanced biofuels and bio-based products. Our members include those in the advanced biofuel production and technology sectors making low carbon fuels and other bio-based products from feedstocks such as agricultural…