…can now import unlimited quantities of U.S. sorghum duty-free under the existing U.S.-Peru free trade agreement. A small group of USGC representatives visited the country last month and will follow…
Port Workers Agree to Discuss Contract Extension
…of another round of long delays, which were seen at the biggest West Coast ports from mid-2014 to February 2015. The vote is welcome news for agriculture and trade groups,…
The California Kitchen: Flame Grape Airline Chicken Breast
…3 T Olive Oil 2 Cup flame Grapes 1 Shallot diced Small 2 Garlic Cloves 1 Large Lemon Zested ½ Cup Port To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s…
Agri View: Fire Ant Problem
…of Imported Fire Ants (IFA) were introduced into the United States from South America at the port of Mobile, Alabama. The black imported fire ant, Solenopsis richteri Forel, arrived around…
Agri View: Pork Exports
…additional funding of in-country promotions of U.S. pork with the U.S. Meat Export Federation.” Looking at April data alone, U.S. exports to China (excluding Hong Kong) surpassed export volume to…
Today is National Ag Day
…list of favorite toppings. In 1830 pizza truly began with the opening of the world’s first pizzeria. Port’ Alba, the pizzas were cooked in an oven lined with lava from…
Leap Year and Ag
…truly began with the opening of the world’s first pizzeria. Port’ Alba, the pizzas were cooked in an oven lined with lava from Mount Vesuvius, a volcano located on the…
Communications Now Could Ease Future Port Issues
Many people believe California will see problems from a port shutdown again in the future and starting communications now may help out the process then. Easing Future Port Issues The…
Ports Shutdown Slowed Growth in 2015
The 2015 ports shutdown had a big impact on a lot of California crops, and that includes almonds. Ports Shutdown Slowed Growth Almond shipments continued to grow in 2015 but…
Walnuts and Calories
…the popularity of the walnut around the world. English merchant marines transported the product for trade to ports around the world and they became known as “English Walnuts.” England, in…
Vilsack Stresses Almond Industry’s Economic Importance
…almond exports by value are exported from the Port of Oakland. Bulk almonds alone accounted for nearly 16 percent of the $20.1 billion in goods exported from the Port of…
Forces Combine to Shorten Pistachio Crop
California pistachio harvest is in full swing, but as nuts are shaken from the trees and collected, some growers report blanking, or shells that contain no nuts, contributing to a…
High Hull Rot in Almonds
…Rot in Almonds Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Crop Advisor David Doll told growers at a recent port-harvest field day that high hull rot pressure was seen by many growers this…
Port Backup Creating Opportunities for Thieves
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The ripple effect of the port shutdown and shipment backup is being seen across the state and is creating opportunities for thieves. Crop Should Have Been…