…animals and crops. By now everybody knows about the problems with wild hogs. What a lot of people don’t know is, there is a lot more than destroying crops and…
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…
Justice Department Not Satisfied With Bayer/Monsanto Proposals
…the Justice Department all declined to comment on the story. Bayer’s $66 billion takeover of Monsanto is part of a recent wave of consolidation in the agriculture seed and crop…
Agri View: Agriculture Problems
…you if you plant a crop you will have to fight bugs and diseases to raise it. Many crops attract other destructive creatures. Texas has the Planthopper. A big problem…
Rural Mainstreet Index Remains Positive
…mood of our farmers. Our area is somewhat dry and good spring rains will be essential for a good 2018 crop.” Farming and ranching: The farmland and ranchland-price index for…
Full 2016 Crop Year Report, Including Ag Exports
…the leading US state for cash farm receipts. For the 2016 crop year California agricultural exports totaled $20.04 billion. Top commodities for export included almonds, wine, dairy and dairy products,…
Roof Rat Damage Causing Concern for Growers
…in several different commodities including citrus, avocados, pomegranates and nut crops. Aside from feeding on the crop directly, rendering it unmarketable, the rodents are also chewing on tree limbs and…
Cranberries Targeted by EU in Trade Spat
…and accounts for about 12 percent of domestic production. Cranberry Institute executive director Terry Humfeld says targeting the small ag sector “does not make any sense.” Cranberry production is a…