…can vector the disease away from our commercial production and to rapidly work on long-time cures.” A panel discussion on ACP biological controls. The audience also heard a comprehensive update…
Rabobank: U.S. Pork Industry Should Continue Growth
…the pork sector could grow 11 percent between 2017 and 2025. That growth will be supported by increasing production efficiency and adding additional processing capacity. These are the two most…
Almond Board: CAPCA Meeting
…control advisers (PCAs) who provide pest management consultation for the production of food, fiber and ornamental industries of this state. CAPCA’s mission is to facilitate the success of the licensed…
State Board Sticks to Flow Regime on Sacramento River
…“every drop of water has to have a function.” That means spreading water across the landscape to benefit fish and other species through food production and habitat. He said the…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
…The grants are funded through the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and Organic Transitions Program (ORG). “Organic farming is one of many approaches to making American agriculture sustainable…
Wildfires Continue to Sweep Through Northern California
…the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa are also accepting evacuated livestock. Northern California wine production will also feel the impact from the wildfires. While roughly three-quarters of the wine…
Grow Kale in the Winter
…be high in nitrogen, as well being rich in organic materials. The best time to plant kale is when the soil is between 60 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. As colder…
World Wildlife Fund UK: Meat Production is Killing the Planet
A study by the World Wildlife Fund UK claims the land required to feed food-producing animals is destroying the earth’s biodiversity. The World Wildlife Fund UK recently released its report,…
More HLB Discoveries in Southern California
…causing concern because of the proximity to commercial production. A quarantine was established in Riverside, preventing the movement of host plants and fruits within a five-mile radius of the discovery….
South Canada Livestock Producers Could See Winter Hay Shortage
…hay production. Commodity News Service Canada reports localized shortages will prompt producers to find other sources. However, how soon depends on how much hay they have stockpiled. Also, lower-quality grain…
California Benefits from Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…of organic and sustainable production practices, along with pest control and disease study. Grant awards also addressed workforce concerns throughout the supply chain. Funding for employee training on new technologies,…
Farm Bill Opposition Groups Discuss Strategy
…on the (conservative) right to the Organic Consumers Association and the U.S. Public Interest Research Group on the (liberal) left. Agri-Pulse attended the meeting and noted that there are going…
Medfly Quarantine Affects Solano Farms
…quarantine. The answer was to apply an organic insecticide to the crops four times during a 30-day period. Lum decided to do that, with the first application taking place on…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Ibach & Northey Senate Committee Hearing
…Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC). The two await committee action and approval of the entire U.S. Senate. The Under Secretary for MRP oversees three critical USDA agencies: the…