…a moisturizer, too. Eating Tomatoes will help protect your skin from sun damage, because of their lycopene. Kale promotes proper skin cell growth. Kiwi – contains high amounts of vitamin…
Agri View: 2018 Farm Bill Debate
…the low end of farm income. Agriculture has a high level of low income families. It isn’t something that come about just recently. Nobody mentioned whether Congress’ objective is the…
Immigration Raids Could Send Milk Prices Soaring
…will be a significant shortage of milk and higher prices. He says the nation’s dairy producers have high expectations that Congress could resolve the farm worker immigration problems. However, he…
Reebok to Manufacture Shoes Made from Corn, Organic Cotton
…Tate & Lyle Bio Products, a leading manufacturer of high-performance bio-based solutions. DuPont Tate & Lyle has developed Susterra® propanediol, a pure, petroleum-free, non-toxic, 100% USDA certified bio-based product, derived…
Tom Nassif Wins Agriculturalist of the Year Award
…support well-rounded, high academic achievers in agricultural-based fields of study. To support the State Fair Gala and Student Scholarship program, please email gala@calexpo.com. About Western Growers: Founded in 1926, Western…
White House Plans to Tackle Tough Issues First in NAFTA Talks
…former official at the U.S. Trade Representative’s office told Politico this week the idea would be to “have a lot of those high-level discussions with principals at the beginning, and…
Agri View: Growing The Avalon Pecan
…easy to hull. It is a high quality nut. That means several things. And it is highly scab resistant. That is what will make it a favorite to commercial growers….
Hog Prices Expected to Increase in 2017, Despite Challenges
…higher in calendar year 2018 due to sharp reductions in 2017 U.S. acreage. Soybean meal averaged $478 per ton in 2014 (high-protein, Decatur, Illinois), but is expected to average only…
Ag Confidence Grows as Latest DTN/PF Survey Suggests Strong Future
…current conditions. Answers to questions about their current situation created a level of 70 — pessimistic, but much higher than the 42 farmers gave conditions back in December. It was…
USDA: Agriculture a $992 Billion Economic Factor
…for the second consecutive year after reaching a high point of $189.9 billion in 2013. A major reason for the downward trend has been falling commodity prices like corn and…
State Releases Plan to Make Water Conservation a Way of Life
…help us endure the next inevitable drought.” California’s climate is the most variable in the nation and naturally swings between flood and drought. Climate change is increasing average temperatures, shrinking…
Avoiding Mistakes in Lawn Care
…often enough. Warmer temperatures may not be favorable for yard work, especially when it’s hot and humid. But those warmer days mean the grass is growing quickly. So it’s best…
Drone Operators on Farms Asked to be Extra Cautious
…as high as 400 feet off the ground. That’s why the National Ag Aviation Association is urging farmers to do what they can to watch out for the larger aircraft….
More Mowing Tips
…Tips The warmer the temperatures, the taller the lawn grows… and quickly. And for some, mowing more often may be a necessity. Experts at the University of Florida Institute of…