…Properties in Kern County. As a fourth-generation farmer, his family has been farming in the area for nearly 100 years. Having switched from cotton to growing more than 2,000 acres…
Regulatory Pressure on California Production Has A Global Impact
…ultimately exists to meet the global demand for food. Restrictive polices enacted that put added pressure on agricultural production can potentially have a negative impact on billions of consumers that…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-28-21
…cannabis production, sales growth of organic produce continues for the second straight quarter and safe driving tips as harvest is in peak season. Tune in to the show for these…
Moving Production to Mexico Is Not As Easy As Often Assumed
Moving agricultural production into Mexico is not as simple as is often assumed. Coachella-based Prime Time International has eight locations in Mexico that help the company supply bell peppers year-round….
Organic Dairy Farmers Struggle to Navigate ‘Terrible Year’ of Drought
…tremendously. “We’re already starting to see, at least on the organic side, production decrease. There’s a lot of guys that are saying ‘this is the end’ and they can’t get…
Week in Review: More Drought Declarations & New Pest Found in Commercial Production
…operation in Ventura County. Projections indicate that demand will largely be able to keep pace as U.S. pistachio production continues to increase, with expectations for good years ahead. President Joe…
Task Force Seeks More Favorable Gene Editing Regulations
…more science-based regulation to the area of gene editing. “Development and widespread adoption of innovation in livestock, poultry and fish production can have significant positive impacts on the strength of…
Big Changes to Coachella Agriculture Over the Past 30 Years
…artichokes. Way said that lower costs of production in other areas have led many producers to leave Coachella. “The grape business went from about 10.5 million cartons to this year…
Almond Update: Smaller Objective Forecast, But Demand Remains Strong
…United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service indicated that multiple factors influenced the drop in production estimates. “I think the 2.8-billion-pound objective survey or estimate was more in-line…
First Commercial Find of Black Fig Fly Puts Grower’s Season on Hold
…in the proximity of prime fig growing areas of California. “While having one acre of experimental trees out of production for the year – if it comes to that –…
Agriculture Foreign Exchange Program Opens Again for 2022
…international exchange program will back for 2022. The program places young adults in rural settings around the world to learn the country’s culture, agriculture production and trade. The timeline to sign…
Positive Expectations for U.S. Pistachios Going Forward
Analysts are expecting good things for U.S. pistachios in the years ahead. As production continues to increase, projections indicate that demand will largely be able to keep pace. Senior Analyst…
Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day to be Virtual Again This Year
…and tolerances to pests and diseases, Lewis mites in strawberry production, and fusarium wilt. Entomology and Biologicals Advisor, Surendra Dara will be presenting information from a field study on managing…
Senate Approval of Growing Climate Solutions Act an ‘Important Step’
…growers know who are some legitimate partners that they can work with in this space,” said Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “This legislation…