…normally, that means lower prices for producers. That means less production. And because of the important role Ukraine plays in world markets, I think that means continued tight supplies,” he…
New Food Supply Threat from Lack of Rice
…has caused India’s rice planting area to contract to its smallest level in three years. The threat to India’s rice production comes when countries across the world are struggling with…
Week in Review: New Water Strategy & A Good Year for Cotton So Far
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new water strategy for California to address drought conditions created by extreme weather patterns. Despite the various challenges related to water and labor, California cotton…
Almond Update: Registration Open for the 2022 Almond Conference
…be a general session and a breakfast again focused toward growers. This will be more from our production research team but really have a focus on managing costs.” The Almond…
Using DNA Technology to Manage Wildlife
…needs to build more muscle, the DNA sends out a message triggering the production of more muscle proteins. These DNA “messages” are strands of RNA. siRNA (also known as “small…
Good Year So Far for California Cotton, ‘Knock on Wood’
Despite the various challenges related to water and labor, California cotton growers are making the best of it. Back in April, preliminary estimates were for cotton acreage to increase by…
Shift in Table Grape Growing from Traditional Cultivars to Licensed Varieties
Table grape production in California demonstrates how breeding innovations keep the industry moving forward. Senior Fresh Produce Analyst for RaboResearch, David Magaña said that growers have been shifting away from…
Week in Review: Impacts of Unseasonal Rain & Olives Take $30 Million Hit from Freeze
…to immigration reform, as migration patterns continue to shift. California olive oil production has taken a significant hit as a result of the devastating freeze back in February. More than…
MSOB: Using Parasitoid Wasps to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila
…10 percent. The parasitoid wasps provide an option for reducing SWD populations and thereby saving growers time and money in application costs and loss of production. “The long-term goal is…
Organic Livestock Standards Proposal Praised by Industry Groups
…relates to the Organic Foods Production Act and the authority for regulating animal welfare. The Trump Administration had previously asserted that it did not have the requisite authority for regulating…
Farming Outreach and Education Efforts Supported with $14.5 Million Investment
…Farm Production and Conservation Gloria Montaño Greene said in a press release. “First, filing taxes for an agricultural operation can be challenging and many agricultural producers may not have the…
Early Season Freeze Causes $30 Million in Damage for California Olives
…Houlding said that production is expected to drop to 1.8 million gallons. Production was three million gallons for the last harvest year. Houlding said there is some hope for the…
Agricultural Impacts of Inflation Reduction Act
…changing climactic conditions,” said Solutions from the Land president Ernie Shea. “But, they also recognize that as we adopt climate-smart agriculture systems and practices that help producers sustainably intensify production…
Week in Review: Ag’s Disadvantage in Politics & Inflation Reduction Act Investments
…House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research held a hearing to get a closer look at USDA’s Hemp Production Program in preparation for the 2023 Farm Bill. The Inflation…