…they could all work together to improve the quality and marketing of their crop. At that time, the Almond Board of California (then called the Almond Control Board) dealt primarily…
Almond Harvest Continues, Postharvest Irrigation Importance
This time of year, almond growers are primarily focused on getting their crops harvested, but it’s also a time to remember the importance of postharvest irrigation. UC Cooperative Extension Pomology…
Strong Numbers for American Beef Exports
…a 15 percent rise in value compared to the same time frame in 2016. Exports accounted for 13.2 percent of total U.S. beef production in July. Export value per head…
New Cooling Technologies for Dairy Cows
…an overall economic impact of more than $29.5 billion. The state is also responsible for 19 percent of the nation’s milk production. Disruptions in production can have a significant impact…
California Wine Grape Harvest in High Gear
…timeline is closer to what is considered customary, however, the overall crop appears to be slightly below normal. Estimates put this year’s crop at a little more than 4 million…
California Dairy Production Increases from Last Year
The numbers on California dairy production for the month of July have recently been released by the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Total cheese production for…
Agri View: Energy to Produce Food
…the electric bill is paid. Most Americans have little interest in energy use. A lot more than energy involved in energy production. You see, food production uses over 12 percent…
Cattlemen Launch Month Long Media Campaign for Comprehensive Tax Reform
…out several other promoted videos and infographics featuring profiles of ranchers and other members of the cattle-production community. The products will enable American cattlemen and women to share their priorities…
Farm Income Projected to Increase Slightly
…the slight increase…tape Increase Forecasts for both livestock and crop cash receipts are promising. Livestock cash receipts will increase by 4.8 percent and crop cash receipts will increase by 1.6…
Secretary Perdue Announces USDA Improvements
…May reconstituted and renamed a mission area headed by the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC). Under the newly-organized FPAC mission area, the Farm Service Agency (FSA), the…
American Biofuels Producers Demand U.S. Government Respond to Brazilian Tariff
…industry will be a clear reminder of the Administration’s continued commitment to strengthening the American economy. With ethanol production remaining a significant market for American corn and America’s farmers facing…
Cotton and Orange Juice Futures See Bounce Amidst Hurricanes
…remains on track to threaten Southeast U.S. agriculture later this week. Florida is the nation’s top orange producer, and all of the state’s crop is at risk of moderate to…
Almond Board: Ag in the Classroom
…That’s why the Almond Board of California is committed to providing accurate information about almond production and the almond industry to kids across the state, through a program known as…
Is Subsurface Drip Irrigation the Way to Go?
…drip can provide more finely tuned irrigation to crops. “It can be managed on a day to day basis, based on the needs of the crop. So, hopefully not too…