Extreme temperatures in the Desert Southwest and rapid snow pack runoff and potential flooding are items to watch for as the Western heat waves continues for the next few days….
Agri View: Japan’s Agriculture Imports-Exports
…flour, Wheat and wheat flour, and Butter and milk powder. Imports outside the TRQs face high tariffs. Within some of the quotas, government-owned corporations have the sole right to import,…
Plant Health and Resilience Research
…Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). “As global temperatures rise, we are already seeing that our crops and native plants are increasingly threatened by pests, diseases and invasive species,” said…
California Farmers Count Every Drop
…switching to crops that yield higher value per unit of water; and switching irrigation technologies. Almost all California cropland is irrigated, so continued improvements in irrigation efficiency are key to…
Cotton Forecast Up Despite Low Water
California cotton projections show a rare increase even with the low water allocations on the west side of the Central Valley. Cotton Projections High Despite Low Water California Cotton Ginners…
Agri View: Meat Buying
…Poultry Nutrition Benefits, Places Increasing Emphasis on Millennial Attitudes Shoppers recognize the variety of nutrition benefits meat and poultry offer, and place a high value on convenience, variety and transparency…
Grilling Safely
…clear of the ‘Danger Zone’ when grilling this Memorial Day weekend. It is important to remember that bacteria grow faster in the same warm temperatures, so extra care should be…
Secretary Ross Visits Dynamic School Ag programs in Calaveras County
…an outdoor classroom at Valley Springs Elementary School, the student-run farm at Calaveras High School, and accompanied students on a field trip to Metzger Farms. Secretary Ross with students and…
Bacterial Spot History Shows Losses
…per acre or more. More About Bacterial Spot From The Almond Doctor blog: In the spring of 2013, we reported a high incidence of bacterial spot in some Sacramento and…
Agri View: Food Distribution
…to unrest when rates are increased. Cold-storage facilities are usually insufficient and rent is often high. The few cold-storage rooms built by market managers are often inefficient, mostly because of…
Monsanto Rejects Bayer Bid; Bayer Wants ‘Constructive Discussions’
Monsanto says it will reject the $62 billion bid from Bayer and seek a higher price. However, company officials say they believe a deal with the German-based Bayer could get…
NMPF Chairman: Dairy Farm Safety Net Needs Work
…purchase insurance-type coverage against poor margins caused either by low milk prices or high feed costs. “But the program is not completely fulfilling its intended objective as an effective safety…
Adama Reports Strong Volume Growth, Increased Profits
…of an improved product mix, and despite the ongoing difficult agricultural market conditions, including low grain prices, high inventory levels in the distribution channels and tough weather conditions, all of…
Microscopes Focus on Shot Hole Borer
…really excited about some new high-powered microscopes. Shot hole borer remains a major concern for the avocado industry, which is a main crop for Ventura County. Little is still known…