…production as organic, claim that the methods used are contrary to the core principals of organic production, which center around soil health. However, soilless producers argue their methods are as…
WHO Takes a Strong Stand Against Antibiotics in Animals
…of antibiotics in animal food production “ill-advised and wrong,” also saying that the U.S. pork industry’s goal has been to reduce the need for antibiotics. However, they say denying the…
USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations
…into perspective, we are going to have to double our production between now and 2050. We will have to produce more food in the next 30 years than has been…
Register Now for The Central Valley Summit
…multiple panel discussions. The first series of discussions will focus on soil incorporation, power production, composting and other alternatives to dispose of waste. The afternoon sessions will take place after…
Tour Shows Ornamental Pumpkin Big Business
…called a ‘cookie-cutter’ approach, and more unique varieties are better suited for roadside stands. He noted that three-quarters of the California crop go to retail stores while the other quarter…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Personal Experience
…growers and 100 processors in California, many of whom are third- and fourth-generation farmers. To keep almonds as a sustainable crop for California, the Board increased and accelerated research investment…
FMC Closes Transaction with DuPont
…conditions and approvals are completed. FMC has acquired the portion of DuPont’s Crop Protection business it had to divest to comply with the European Commission ruling related to its merger…
China Pork Imports to Increase
…complicating the export picture. Meanwhile, Rabobank reports that U.S. pork production will continue to expand over the remainder of the year. Prices are expected to soften under supply pressure, and…
Cruz Outlines Hold on Northey Nomination, Wants RFS Meeting
…is planned. Cruz has placed a hold on Northey’s nomination as the Department of Agriculture undersecretary for farm production and conservation. Eight other Senators are also seeking a compromise on…
Another Successful California Small Farm Conference
…farming operations, farmers markets, and production facilities. The short courses offered attendees an opportunity to hear approaches for beginning a cottage foods business as well as a study of the…
Seed Company Helps Jump-start Elementary Garden
…see if she could find some plants that would do well this time of year. “In Sacramento, they don’t have any local transplants because they don’t do a winter crop,”…
USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2018
…are not enrolled for the 2018 enrollment period will not be eligible for financial assistance from the ARC or PLC programs for the 2018 crop should crop prices or farm…
Breeding Resistant Chickens for Improved Food Safety
…known as Eimeria. In the U.S., coccidiosis inflicts annual production losses of up to $800 million, making this intestinal disease a significant threat to nearly 9 billion U.S. meat-type birds….
Raisin Prices Offset by Lower Production
…count and how short the raisin grape crop was going to be for the 2017 year crop,” said RBA CEO Kalem Barserian Competition from newer varieties of table grapes and…