…most high-profile commodities in the state, California is just behind Texas as the second largest producer in the country. The growing demand for American wool is showing itself in the…
Turmeric, a Popular Herb to Grow
…rain, and high temperatures. Fortunately, turmeric does well in pots, and even the coldest climate won’t harm yours if you can settle it somewhere indoors that’s consistently warm, sunny, and…
Almond Matters: Extending Bloom Can Provide Better Opportunity
…received a much greater amount of rain compared to last winter and temperatures have also created some conditions for a potentially strong bloom this year. “Bloom is different every year…
Markets Expected to Continue Strong; Leverage Shift on the Horizon
…but larger beef, pork and poultry production will be price limiting.” However, domestic demand remains robust and higher wages and job growth are supportive of prices. CattleFax projects the all-fresh…
Two CA Congressmen Reintroduce 2019 Flood Insurance For Farmers Act
…National Flood Insurance Program. It is also seeking to allow construction and repairs for agriculture structures built in high-flood-risk areas designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The bill has…
Helping Producers Aid Monarch Butterfly
…stands of milkweed and high-value nectar plants and protect these stands from exposure to pesticides. Planting native milkweeds is critically important to rebuild the western monarch population, but scientists at…
Geaux Time: Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show Kicks Off in New Orleans
…cattle health, and improving profitability. Cattlemen’s College is famous for stimulating and thought-provoking sessions that can help generate high returns for producers’ operations. Other highlights this week include the D.C….
Super Bowl Chicken Wings Consumption
…the unofficial gameday menu staple – the chicken wing – will hit an all-time high at 1.38 billion wings during Super Bowl LIII weekend, as the Los Angeles Rams and…
Little NOW Damage in Pistachios Never Happens Twice
…2018,” Klein said. “The 2010 good year was followed by two years that were pretty good but not great, and then followed by five years of (high damage) years.” Klein added that…
California Lawmakers Introduce New Immigration Legislation for Ag Workers
…co-sponsored by several high-profile Senators including Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, and Bernie Sanders. The House bill is also being co-sponsored by nearly 60 Democratic Representatives. Several agricultural groups have also…
Food Safety Inspections Resuming Amid Government Shutdown
…inspecting high risk food facilities.” Gottlieb also highlighted the difficulty in getting the food safety inspections to resume again during the government shutdown. “This was a major functional accomplishment amidst…
Farmers and Ranchers Digest Information on Alternative Protein Sources
…high road and tell your story about what makes your products great.” Fake Meat: Passing Fad or the Future of Food? Source: American Farm Bureau Federation Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Producing Grapes on Marginal Land Research
…temperatures. However, Zhuang led off the symposium with his continued work on farming grapes on land that isn’t necessarily suited for it. The availability of land is significantly decreasing and…
Almond Matters: Establishing Good Peach Twig Borer Control
…orchard if you’re not on top of it.” Applications will typically need to start once warm temperatures cause the larvae to emerge, highlighting the importance of diligent monitoring in orchards. …