…standards that exceed international standards, California also is differentiating its oils from others, said Dan Flynn, executive director of the University of California Olive Center. “For the moment, things are…
Early-Autumn Weather Affects Coastal Crops
…of a normal weather pattern here in the Central Coast,” with morning fog, afternoon sun with mild temperatures. Navarro also shuffled his irrigation and work schedules in reaction to the…
Preventing Straying of Adult Sacramento River Salmon
…order to boost the odds that those salmon will successfully spawn – and do so without compromising the ability of local farmers to maintain irrigation water levels and manage floods….
New Toolkit for Teachers
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion has released the MyPlate, MyState toolkit for teachers looking to introduce their classes to the interrelationship between nutrition and agriculture. The toolkit…
Thaw Food with Water
…the counter, or in hot water and must not be left at room temperature for more than two hours. Even though the center of the package may still be frozen…
Sommet De l’Elevage is Under Way
…during the numerous presentations and competitions. AgNet Media’s Gary Cooper (right) with European Union Commissioner of Agriculture Phil Hogan (center) and French Farmers Union Leader of the FNSEA, Xavier Beulin…
Forestry Experts Say Tree Mortality Brings Added Risk
…to be there, whether it is pine or fir,” he said. Bill Stewart, co-director of the Center for Forestry at the University of California, Berkeley, said bark beetles “are wreaking…
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
…to help control the psyllid population. Resetting was common where new trees are available. Irrigation was still running in some of the dryer areas of citrus concentration. Navel Orange Production…
Food and Agriculture Co-op Income Again Sets Record
…2012-2013, the Montana Cooperative Development Center helped the Big Flat Market Cooperative steering committee with its incorporation process and business planning. The result of this hard work is the Big…
Properly Identifying Sugarcane Aphid
…pest. The sugarcane aphid has made its way into California, where it is affecting sorghum crops. Jeff Dahlberg, director of Kearney Research and Extension Center, said some growers may mistake…
Support for Rural Cooperative Businesses and Organizations
…Rural Business-Cooperative Service, announced the 29 awardees on Vilsack’s behalf during a visit today to the Ohio Cooperative Development Center (OCDC) at Ohio State University’s South Centers campus in Piketon….
Importance of Accurate Evapotranspiration
…it’s important to be precise with irrigation during times of limited water. Speaking on the topic of avocados, she explains evapotranspiration and why it’s critical to get the right information…
Sharing Almond Production Techniques Internationally
…more emphasis in drip irrigation, planting tighter and using varieties that have larger kernels and less massive shells,” Slaughter said. “They resemble more of California when it comes to the…
Most Consumers Say They Lack Access to Information about Food
New research by the from The Center for Food Integrity shows consumers want more information about food and how it’s produced. The research, announced last week, shows only 28 percent…