Everett Griner talks about learning about food production and dealing with the world population in today’s Agri View. Food Production and World Population…
Optimism at the California Citrus Conference
…latest research taking place. Many of the presentations were focused on combatting Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and stopping the spread of Huanglongbing (HLB) disease. California Department of Food and Agriculture…
Rabobank: U.S. Pork Industry Should Continue Growth
A new report from the RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness Group looks at the growth of the U.S. Pork industry and the factors that could influence continued growth. Rabobank analysis shows…
Perdue Says NAFTA Benefits Canada More Than U.S.
…says NAFTA benefits Canada more than America in several different areas. “The Canadian dairy management supply program is overproducing product,” he says, “depressing milk solid prices around the world. There’s…
CDFA Secretary Applauds Wildfire Relief Efforts
…do containment, so it’s too early for assessments,” said California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. The coordination between several agencies has been integral to providing some wildfire…
Almond Board: CAPCA Meeting
…control advisers (PCAs) who provide pest management consultation for the production of food, fiber and ornamental industries of this state. CAPCA’s mission is to facilitate the success of the licensed…
Perdue Traveling to Europe
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is in Europe this week participating in the G-7 Agriculture Ministers Meeting in Italy. Perdue will also deliver remarks at the World Food Day observance in…
Britain Could Join NAFTA If Brexit Deal Fails
…food items in the U.K. originated from North America, and 54 percent of food consumed in the U.K., originated in the U.K. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
State Board Sticks to Flow Regime on Sacramento River
…“every drop of water has to have a function.” That means spreading water across the landscape to benefit fish and other species through food production and habitat. He said the…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced grants to help farmers and ranchers grow and market high-quality organic food, fiber, and other products….
Insects Beneficial for Your Garden or Farm
…butterflies can supply the right food for them. And last but certainly not least, bees, are a must-have for having successful pollination of your gardens or farms. I’m Cathy Isom……
Mexico, Canada, Could Seek Dairy Access to U.S.
…trade negotiator, Darci Vetter, told Politico since both Mexico and Canada have long wanted U.S. Food and Drug Administration recognition to sell Grade A dairy products like fresh yogurt and…
UCCE Creates Ag Education Chair in Southern California
…food preservation. The program has been open to ag students in Orange County for about five years. “There are only five high schools in Orange County that have agriculture programs,…
Quota Implementation Plan Explained at Upcoming Meetings
…consideration, the Producer Review Board submitted the QIP language which was recently approved by California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. If the proposed QIP is approved, a…