…overall production, pushing winegrape values to a record-high of $276 million. The 2018 crop report also reflected a milestone for the county as a whole with more than $1 billion…
USDA Reduces Cotton Expectations
…Dr. Jody Campiche explained world production has been reduced by 130,000 bales. “Along with the reduction of the U.S. crop, USDA also lowered production for Brazil, Pakistan, and Australia. However,…
Hemp Holds Value for Organic Growers
…Kings River Produce, Steve Beck noted that hemp production can provide significant benefits for organic systems. “Hemp is a fast growing, very healthy producing crop. It grows a lot of…
New Plants-3D Program Develops Next Generation of Ag Innovators
…just fertilizers, but water.” The Plants-3D program will be looking at methods to address issues related to climate change and the impact it will have on agricultural production. Bailey-Serres also…
California Hemp Industry Takes Next Step with SB 153
…other commodity after having plans for industrial hemp production approved by the Secretary of the USDA. The 2018 Farm Bill also expanded the definition of hemp to include extracts and…
Western View: Green Energy’s Dirty Little Secret
…little secret of the green energy boom, a hidden pollutant that reduces the impact of wind and solar energy production on the pollution levels generated by the energy industry. It’s…
Prior Catastrophes Helped Prepare Napa Wineries for Power Outage
…to natural disasters, unfortunately, and our members were well prepared for this outage.” Because of previous regional disasters and the impact that they have had on production, the vast majority…
NIFA Grant Helps Guide Future Organic Research
…be able to more effectively garner information from organic farmers and ranchers to better understand the challenges of organic production. Revising the NORA report and SOS project will ensure the…
World Cotton Day Highlights Global Importance of the Commodity
The inaugural World Cotton Day was held at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva last week to showcase the significant global impact that cotton production has on economies of…
FMMO Puts Quota System in the Spotlight
The implementation of the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) has put a spotlight on California’s dairy quota system. The milk checks that producers are receiving now under the FMMO have…
Winter Flowers Add Vibrant Color to Your Winter Garden
…plants offer a display of color through the production of berries and foliage. For example, a Holly tree, a Crocus Plant, English Primrose, or Witch Hazel. Sweet alyssum is a…
Bailey Appointed to USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…McEvoy’s vegetable gardens and fruit and olive orchards and worked his way up to director of operations, overseeing product development, production and distribution of their botanical-based body care brand as…
Fresno County Leads California as Top Agricultural County
…Report. Kern County had led the country at the top agricultural county for agricultural sales in 2017, with Fresno County coming in third in terms of production. Although Tulare County…
Efforts to Modernize Endangered Species Act
…and farming, and cotton production specifically,” said NCC Vice President of Washington Operations Reece Langley. “That impact ranges from how EPA can register certain crop protection products for use on…