…and many other organizations. Sponsored by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), the Propane Farm Incentive Program is a research program that provides a financial incentive up to $5,000…
California Federal Milk Order Hearing Comes to a Close
The 40-day hearing to promulgate a California Federal Milk Marketing Order came to a close on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, in Fresno, California. Nearly 100 individuals, including many dairy farmers,…
California Citrus Mutual Donates $25,000 Biological Control Research
…sciences department at Cal Poly Pomona for research on Tamarixia radiate, a biological control agent for the Asian citrus psyllid. The Asian citrus psyllid is an invasive insect known to…
Agri View: Blue Milk
You will not find it in your grocery store, unless you live in Missouri. There is a dairy producing Blue Milk. Everett Griner talks about a Missouri promotion that is…
Former Ag Secretaries Urge Congress to Pass TPP
…And it even provides additional access to Canada’s poultry, egg and dairy markets. TPP is a 21st-century agreement that sets enforceable “rules of the road” for trade throughout the region,…
Bug Vacuum Research to Combat Lygus
Research is looking into a bug vacuum to help California strawberry growers control lygus bug damage. Bug Vacuum Research The lygus bug remains a major problem for strawberry growers in…
Citrus Industry This Week: Small Citrus Growers Try to Stay Afloat; Box Tax Vote
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from Florida Citrus Commissioner, Ned Hancock and information from Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Chief Operations Officer, Harold Browning about…
Register Today for HLB Early Detection Technology Summit
…of research is being conducted, but for a variety of reasons, the new technologies are not being utilized in the field or for regulatory application. California Citrus Mutual and the…
U.S. EPA Awards $1 Million Grant to Research Impact of Drought on Water Quality
…and working with industry and consumers to conserve water through efficient fixtures and practices. More information about water research grants and recipients: www.epa.gov/research-grants/water-research-grants For more information about PPIC visit: http://www.ppic.org/main/home.asp…
Almond Board: Water Issues and Yield
…years, it will take several seasons. Almond Update: Water Issues Doll says research has shown some interesting relationships between water, canopy and yield. Doll is one of several speakers at…
Thanksgiving Dinner Up
…said. Items that declined modestly in price were mainly dairy items including one gallon of whole milk, $3.25; a combined group of miscellaneous items, including coffee and ingredients necessary to…
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
…17-percent tariff on fresh, chilled, and frozen eggs will immediately be cut to 13.6 percent and eliminated in year 13. Dairy: Japan is the sixth-largest market for U.S. dairy exports,…
Antibiotics in Animal Agriculture
…Alltech, Putnam was a dietitian for a large grocery retailer where she served as a nutrition expert and spokesperson for the company. She has also worked on research examining the…
New Raisin Variety Being Tested in Central Valley
…reducing labor costs and drying expenses. USDA is having the Kearney Agriculture and Research Extension Center test the new variety. Center Director Jeff Dahlberg says they are excited about the…