…“U.S. egg exports were up nearly 50 percent in 2017 while egg production remained flat.” A bird flu outbreak in South Korea contributed to the increase in U.S. export volumes….
Research Reveals a New Direction for Halting the Citrus Greening Epidemic
…by David Hall Citrus greening, also known as “huanglongbing,” is a serious disease dramatically affecting citrus production across the world. Trees with this disease all die after only a few…
NRCS, Partners Seek to Assist Bi-State Sage-Grouse Area Ranchers with Conservation through Partnership Project
…EQIP is to promote agricultural production, forest management, and environmental quality as compatible goals; to optimize environmental benefits; and to help farmers and ranchers meet Federal, State, Tribal, and local…
Central Valley Grower Receives Distinguished California Agriculturalist Award
…A shift in the predominant areas of winegrape production towards the northern interior of the state over the past few years was also discussed. DiBuduo addressed some of the expectations…
Farm Bureau Concerned About Possible Chinese Trade Retaliation
…percent of their production. After Canada, China is our second-largest customer for ag exports. In retaliation for what our government says are justified U.S. trade measures against China on intellectual…
Preparing for Autumn and Winter Gardening
…trees. It’s a glorious season for bigtime production, much of which can be stowed away for eating over winter. This is also the right time for grapes. I’m Cathy Isom……
NCBA Encouraged by “Positive Developments” in Omnibus Spending Bill
…tax treatment of commodity sales to cooperatives and non-cooperatives, while also providing flow-through deduction from co-ops to their members similar to the old Section 199 deduction for domestic production activities….
Almond Matters: California Ag Day Highlights Sustainability
…livelihood,” said Culbertson. California Ag Day brought state legislators, government leaders, and the public together to learn more about agricultural production. The day served as an important opportunity to convey…
Starting Your Year Round Garden
…when your home food production can continue all year long? It’s all about knowing what to grow in your area at the right time. Because different crops do better at…
Fresh Advertising Campaign for California Avocados
…plans will include continuing the ‘Made of California’ campaign using updated and customized marketing strategies. The efforts will highlight the proximity of avocado production to California consumers through the use…
Agri View: Elimination of Slaughterhouses
…and production houses. This would force production into bankruptcy. Question is, why would anybody, whether they eat meat or not, even suggest such a nonsensical idea? Well, put that on…
California Agriculture Day Celebration at the State Capitol
…also bring state legislators, government leaders, and the public together to learn more about agricultural production in California. The California Ag Day at State Capital event is taking place on…
Colombia Increases Ethanol Mandate to 10 Percent
…2018, encouraging the production of ethanol, which led to the mandated increase. Colombia has a growing domestic ethanol industry, producing sugar-based ethanol. Additionally, U.S. ethanol enters Colombia duty-free per the…
House Committee Seeking Reauthorization of Animal Drug Legislation
…a major disruption for the livestock production industry. Senate and House bipartisan draft reauthorization legislation includes a requirement that all requests for new animal drugs be submitted electronically beginning October…