After years of declining prices and reductions in acreage, California pear growers agree they have finally hit a sweet spot. They say the pear market has remained firm for several…
Funding to Train the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…and economics; food science, human nutrition and human sciences; sciences for agricultural biosecurity; veterinary sciences; food and agriculture data analytics and tools; and integrative biosciences for sustainable food and agricultural…
California’s Agricultural Vision – Help Shape the Future
Nearly eight years ago, the California State Board of Food and Agriculture began a strategic planning process for the state’s agriculture and food system that ultimately led to California Agricultural…
NMPF Asks USDA for Assistance
…to the needy – a measure that would help both farmers, and food insecure Americans who patronize food banks. In a letter sent Friday to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, National…
Connecting With Farmers
…develop a personal relationship with their customers, and cultivate consumer loyalty with the farmers who grows the produce. Local Food Directories The Farmers Market Directory lists markets that feature two…
USDA to Approve Non-Browning GM Apple Variety
…said the variety “will help extend the usefulness” of the apple, adding the apple is proven safe and will help reduce food waste. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Cargill Full Year Earnings Down 11 Percent
…that reflected lower commodity prices, a strong U.S. dollar and divestitures. Cash flow from operations equaled $3.41 billion. Fourth-quarter results The company recorded an adjusted operating loss of $19 million…
EU Regulators to Investigate Dow-DuPont Merger
…Commissioner said of the investigation that “we need to make sure the proposed merger does not lead to higher prices.” The regulators have delayed a final decision until December 20th….
Trump Adviser Calls for Farm Bill Revamp
…a time of high commodity prices, adding “we need to revamp it.” Miller deferred specific comment until Trump’s campaign for President rolls out its full agriculture platform. Miller is one…
Leafy Green Machines As Deep Space Mission Food Source
…grant university and private company are assisting NASA in addressing how to provide fresh food to astronauts during deep space travel. Rod Bain has the story. Space Mission Food Source…
Fertilizer Research and Education Grant Funding
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is currently accepting proposals for a 2016 special grant program for fertilizer research and education. This competitive…
Two More Trees Identified HLB-Positive
…is located in San Gabriel and the other is in Hacienda Heights, in very close proximity to the original HLB find from 2012. As always, the California Department of Food…
Farmers Markets Must Visit List
…learn about the incredible variety of California’s farm-fresh produce and food products. They are also a chance to hang out with the farmers who grow the produce, and get their…
Brazil Could Clear U.S. GMO Corn Imports This Fall
Brazil’s agriculture ministry is seeking the approval of U.S. GMO corn imports as the country’s livestock, and poultry producers struggle with tight supplies and rising domestic prices. Pro Farmer’s First…