…the number of agriculture companies selling seed and crop protection technologies to family farmers from only six to five. “The federal government has shown its willingness to approve giant acquisitions…
DuPont and Dow to Combine in Merger of Equals
…global pure-play agriculture company that unites DuPont’s and Dow’s seed and crop protection businesses. The combined entity will have the most comprehensive and diverse portfolio and a robust pipeline with…
Agri View: 100 Mile Yard Sale
…are being promoted. It is a way of teaching shoppers how their food is produced. It also gives consumers the advantage of buying their food fresh. It includes a vast…
Push for Local Food in Schools
There’s a new national push for local food in schools, following a report by a California newspaper. Local Food in Schools Fifty agricultural trade associations, farmer co-ops and agribusinesses of…
Almond Board: State of the Almond Industry
…industry experts about the most recent research on production, the environment, food safety and nutrition; connect and network with influential members of the almond community; and equip their operations from…
Donation by Disney
…nutritious foods to kids after school. Cathy Isom has the details on the major donation by Disney that will help bring healthy food to communities nationwide. Disney Donation From: Feeding…
U.S. Cotton Sector Facing Difficult Economic Conditions
…provisions adhere to the intent of the farm bill.” Holladay, as part of his testimony, pointed to another critical concern to profitable production — availability of crop protection products and…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in Kern County
…out of the quarantine area. An exception may be made for nursery stock and budwood grown in USDA-approved structures which are designed to keep ACP and other insects out. Residents…
Almond Industry Effort for Innovation and Sustainability
…Almond Board, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and others are carrying out a new USDA-funded pilot project designed to give both almond and corn growers greater access to greenhouse gas…
2015 California Leopold Conservation Award Winner Recognized
…Ranch is owned and managed by Jim and Mary Rickert. Under their management, the ranch has grown in size, implemented conservation enhancements, and established several permanent conservation easements. Over the…
Cooperation Among Farmers Will Be Essential for Future, Farm Leader Says
…effectively, locally,” Wenger said. With an election year coming that he said would be “hugely important,” Wenger urged farmers and ranchers to make political action a part of their “everyday…
New Pig Breed Resistant to Deadly Disease
…Food and Natural Resources. “We were able to breed a litter of pigs that do not produce this protein, and as a result, the virus doesn’t spread. When we exposed…
Delta is Unstable on Many Fronts
…and evaluate solutions to preserve the Delta’s many environmental and economic services. In addition to broad and focused studies, the Center also develops analysis to provide new insights for on-going…
Ag Groups On T-TIP Negotiations
Some US farm and food groups share thoughts on the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations. Ag Groups On T-TIP Negotiations…
