…from our viewpoint, in an accurate way, and to show them how to integrate agriculture in their classrooms, and science classrooms especially in high school. She describes what the kids…
Research Targets Olive Knot Strategies
…and ultimately tree death. Olive Knot Olive Knot Greenhouse Olive production has evolved into high density cultivation and mechanization of pruning and harvesting practices. Although these operations are highly efficient,…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Sessions
Plans are in high gear for this year’s Almond Conference. The Almond Board of California gives us an update on the conference’s educational sessions. The Almond conference will take place…
Agri View: Varroa Mite Research
…problem is still in high gear. One thing that contributes to the problem is there is no less than sixty factors that cause CCD. It is possible there may be…
Tapping Sorghum’s Genetic Potential
…with higher grain yields and greater resistance to diseases and pests. The work by Robert R. Klein and his colleagues is important because with climate change and water shortages, sorghum…
New Markets Sought for Walnut Sector
…average 90 to 95 cents on my Chandlers (this year),” he added, noting that Chandlers represent up to 80 percent of walnut production and typically earn the highest price. “Long…
National Food Safety Month
…A. The Association will highlight the sources of these viruses and provide tips and tools on how to detect and prevent the spread of foodborne illness through proper hand washing…
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…“Today’s enforcement actions highlight how we can use trade rules to America’s advantage. Robust enforcement of our trade agreements, including WTO rules, ensures that our farmers, businesses, and workers are…
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…year 2017. Roger Johnson, National Farmers Union President, said, “Low commodity prices and high input costs have been relentless, and 2014 farm bill safety net programs have failed to deliver…
Agri View: Corn and the Market
…higher on the lower price to 14,500 million bushels. If realized, this would be record-high use and 752 million bushels above the prior record in 2014/15. Feed and residual use…
Conaway Applauds Initiation of Enforcement Action Against China’s Agricultural Subsidies
…long raised concerns about the actions of foreign competitors and has frequently called on the Obama Administration to initiate WTO challenges against the high and rising foreign subsidies, tariffs, and…
National Peanut Day
…peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before he/she graduates high school. Peanut butter is consumed in 94 percent of USA households. Americans eat three pounds of peanut butter per person per…
WASDE at a Glance
…realized, would still be the highest since 1987/88. Soybeans: Soybean production is projected at a record 4,201 million bushels, up 141 million due to a higher yield forecast. Soybean supplies…
Ag Groups Question Venue for ‘WOTUS’ Appeal
…file these challenges.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: American Farm Bureau Federation Industry Groups Ask High Court to Review Clean Water Rule Appeal Venue Organizations…