…United States is the world’s largest peach producer. More than 300 peach varieties grow and flourish in 23 states in the U.S. The top four states in peach production are…
Citrus Study Says Regulation Costs to Increase
…will increasingly impact California’s citrus industry,” said CRB President Gary Schulz. The report, Impact of Regulations on Production Costs and Competitiveness of the California Citrus Industry, also predicts that controlling…
Perdue Talks Tariffs, Water in San Joaquin Valley
…California industries — some of which lead the nation in production– including nuts, stone fruits and dairy made sure the state didn’t get overlooked. Perdue reasoned with folks around the…
Agri View: Scholarships for Agriculture Students
…to those who will specialize in various phases of agriculture. One section will deal with plant breeding. Now, this will provide valuable information to anybody in crop production. How about…
Answer Upcoming NASS Survey; It Impacts Your Bottom Line
…of data to calculate actual production in that county. The downward trend in farmer-completed surveys has led to the inability of NASS to publish reliable data in numerous counties across…
Tariffs Could Cost Fruit and Nuts $3 Billion
…change their production quantities or plant a different crop. The U.S. exports 13 percent of its almonds, 14 percent of its pistachios and 22 percent of its pecans to countries…
Chlorpyrifos Registrations Dead in 60 Days
…the product is still commonly used in wine grapes, cotton, and citrus, with many growers noting it is the only effective material to combat certain pests. About the Author…
Water Works: Moving Toward Better Water Stability
…production value grew by 60 percent. There will be not be a single approach that will completely solve all of California’s water issues. The challenges facing the state’s water supplies…
Poultry Facilities Recognized for Safety Performance
…Santa Rosa, CA Lakeville Growers – Hatchery Sanderson Farms, Inc. Bryan, TX Brazos Production – Hatchery Simmons’ Foods, Inc. Siloam Springs, AR – Further Processing Tip Top Poultry, Inc. Rockmart,…
Agri View: Tension Affecting Farm Exports
…one of America’s largest crops. In total acreage it ranks right up there with cotton and corn. It goes without saying that imports are important. Up until recently China was…
Court Tells EPA to Ban Chlorpyrifos
…a Trump administration reversal of an Obama administration plan to impose a ban. Chlorpyrifos is used on cotton, corn, almonds and fruit trees including oranges, bananas and apples, to kill…
Global Food Prices Decline
…for butter and cheese. Finally, sugar prices fell six percent, largely driven by improved production prospects in the main sugar producing countries. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
FDA to Consider Organic Labeling Claims
…are allowed in organic production, and allowing non-GMO labels on products with no GMO counterparts. Politico reports there will be more to come, as Gottlieb suggested the FDA plans to…
Weekly Drought Monitor Update
…the coast and along the U.S.-Mexico border to Louisiana and Mississippi, and north across Missouri to Colorado. The weekly measure notes that livestock production has been seriously impaired by the…