…I was canceled. That $130,000 premium actually didn’t give me the coverage that I had before and had higher deductibles. I’m still in the situation where I’m still looking for…
Armyworm Season Starting for California Rice Growers
…bit higher than normal but still not damaging all across the board.” Listen to the radio report below. Armyworm Season Starting for California Rice Growers About the Author Brian German…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…chop prices in 2021 compared to 2020,” Nigh said. “However, consumers looking a bit farther back to compare prices are seeing higher prices for ground beef, pork chops and chicken…
Health Bite: Protein and Fat Loss
…digest it. Foods that are high in protein have the highest thermic effect, meaning a higher percentage of calories are utilized during digestion. This plays a small role in a…
Health Bite: Eating Healthy on a Budget
…meat and other essentials. If you feel like you drop a hundred bucks on one bag of groceries, it might be time to shop around for better prices. Bottom line,…
Health Bite: Eating for Better Mental Health
…after eating a heavy fast food meal. Not only do the extra calories eventually collect on our bodies overtime, which leads to higher risk of chronic disease, it perpetuates a…
MSOB: Delivering Biological Materials Through Bee Vectoring
…inoculum material has been delivered before bees reenter the hive. Temperatures inside beehives are also typically higher than what most fungi can tolerate. Dara said using bee vectoring for delivering…
Lemon Demand Growing, But Domestic Producers Face Challenges
…order just for lemon producers to keep breaking even or trying to make some money. So higher labor cost definitely is a disadvantage.” Listen to the radio report below. Lemon…
Agricultural Exports Expected to Hit a New Record in 2021
…levels. Some of the factors behind the increased export forecast include a record outlook for China, as well as higher overall commodity prices. Exports to China are expected to reach…
Health Bite: Macronutrients 101
…a common recommendation for the ratio of macronutrients is 40 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent protein, and 30 percent fat. The protein percentage is much higher and the carbohydrate and fat…
Almond Update: Second Flight of NOW Expected to Be Substantial
It has been an interesting year for navel orangeworm (NOW) pressure in almond orchards. Independent PCA with Valley Ag Consulting Services, Tracy Miller said that trap counts were much higher…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Proposed Tax Policy
…or eliminate long-standing tax code provisions that are fundamental to the financial health of production agriculture and the businesses that supply its inputs, transport its products, and market its commodities.”…
What Research Tells Us About the Future of California’s Citrus Industry
…today, there has not yet been a confirmed HLB-positive tree in a commercial grove, participants who perceived a higher likelihood of detecting HLB in the initial surveys seemed to be…
Pallet Shortages Create New Transportation Challenge for Agriculture
…within the food supply chain may ultimately mean higher prices for consumers. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…