…colder temperatures have created concern for many growers heading into the next part of the season. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said the next two to…
A Remarkable and Edible Succulent is Becoming More Popular
…succulent halophyte plants that grow in salt marshes, on beaches and among mangroves. Eataly NY, located at 200 Fifth Avenue, opened on August 31, 2010. The 50,000 square foot high-end…
Another ‘Pop-Up’ Site Aims to Further Ease U.S. Port Congestion
…U.S. agricultural exporters grappling with severe supply chain challenges. This will provide meaningful assistance in getting their high-quality products to overseas customers,” U.S. Dairy Export Council President and CEO Krysta…
Fresno State Prepares the Next Generation of Agriculture Teachers
Fresno State is known for being home to one of the most in-depth agriculture education programs and for being the source of many of California’s high school agriculture teachers. Dr….
American Agriculture Exports to Mexico in 2021 Help Narrow Trade Gap
U.S. agriculture exports to Mexico reached record highs in 2021 in several categories. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicates that the value of agricultural products…
Discovery FFA Programs Provide Students With New Experiences
…Duran, has used the new program to provide middle school students with agricultural leadership experiences that relate to those of the high school students in the community. Agriculture programs in…
The Year Ahead for Equipment Manufacturers
…economic disruption has impacted us all greatly, and we are still dealing with the aftereffects today – labor shortages, supply chain problems and higher interest rates.” Continued Growth on the…
Carrier Consolidation A Factor in Exorbitant Shipping Costs
…Fumasi. “Because of all the years of lack of profitability of these players and the high concentration now in the industry – really an oligopolistic situation – they’re not going…
Farm Bureau Leadership Program Provides Students with Soft Skills
High school juniors receive professional skills and experiences from the Tulare County Farm Bureau. This is due to a youth leadership program started for high school students to be more…
Agronomic Minute: Disease Protection in Pistachios
…temperatures begin to hit the high 70s, that is a good time to start treating for botryosphaeria. While organic producers may have limited options available for disease protection, conventional growers…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…had high-biomass conservation crop rotations. Because of this increased conservation, the report estimates: · Average annual water (sheet and rill) and wind erosion dropped by 70 million and 94 million…
U.S. Dairy Groups Unhappy with Canadian Trade Proposal
…doesn’t seem like a high bar, yet it appears to be insurmountable for Canada based on yesterday’s proposed dairy TRQ scheme changes.” The issue of Canadian dairy TRQs was the…
Almond Matters: Disease Concerns After Recent Rains
…out more of the crop. We’d like to save what we’ve got.” The rains came after a relatively quick and even bloom period for California almonds. Freezing temperatures over the…
Sterilizing Soil Helps Beat Back Bugs and Diseases on the Farm
…requires an extended amount of time, around 4-6 weeks, of full sun exposure to do its job. The process raises soil temperatures and helps break down plant matter, which eventually…