…of water and weather challenges. There were more than 275 million pounds of avocados harvested in California last year, with record-high prices being reported. Sayer joked that a few more…
Chocolate Market Growing
…is rated as a healthy product as it contains fewer calories, fat, and sugar. Meanwhile, chocolate is high in fat and sugar. Consumers’ increasing preference in choosing chocolate confectioneries for…
Research into Bee Health May Lower Winter Colony Losses
…have identified a specific metabolic pathway that controls how honey bees apportion their body’s resources such as energy and immune response in reaction to stresses such as winter’s cold temperatures,…
Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers
…were in smaller industries that tend to employ high-skill workers. USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) reports the highest growth was in the real estate industry. Also showing rapid growth was…
Grocery Merger Raises Red Flags for Produce Groups
…impact consumers. “Eliminating major competitors from the marketplace never leads to reduced prices for the consumer. Rather, food costs – already under pressure by high inflation – will only go…
Almond Update: Cold Storage for Bees Becoming More Popular
…and the beekeepers have done their work, then they have very low losses in these containers and a very high level of predictability.” Keeping bees in a single area with…
California Chill Report: Storm Impacts on How Trees Experience Chill
…accumulation. The impact on winter chill has less to do with overall temperatures and more to do with sun exposure. “When we have these overcast days or these stormy, cloudy…
Almond Matters: Bloom Prep for Different Weather Scenarios
…the past few weeks, but several areas of the state experienced temperatures in the mid-70s for multiple days in mid-February last year. Field Development Manager for Valent U.S.A., Pat Clay…
World’s First Agriculture-Focused Satellite Launches
…the next three years. The EOS Data Analytics project is the world’s first agriculture-focused satellite constellation providing the industry with high-quality data to support efficient and sustainable practices. Images obtained…
How the LandFlex Incentive Program Can Assist Dairy Farmers
…you’re transitioning to, the transition payment goes up or down.” Farmers have a high probability of being selected for an award if they are in an over drafted basin and…
U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace
…months, higher-volume shipments indicate a continued demand for beef products.” It also shows that East Asia’s relatively stable middle class has high disposable income and is willing to absorb the…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…your growing season by using a high tunnel. Improve your soil health by utilizing no-till practices. Provide recreational opportunities and wildlife habitat by restoring wetlands. Reduce input costs by focusing…
Dairy Dispute with Canada Continues with Recent Action
…ensure that our dairy industry can offer a wide range of high-quality American products to Canadian customers.” A previous decision from a USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel determined that Canada was…
California Chill Report: Dynamic Model A ‘Safer Bet’ for Measuring Chill
…assign different values to different temperatures. Jarvis-Shean explained that chill portions can better account for temperature variability. “That cold at night, it doesn’t really count if it’s then counteracted within…