…the labor force, the infrastructure, the shipping and export lanes. It’s all here. Food and beverage processing is California’s third-largest manufacturing sector (computers/electronics and chemicals are first and second, respectively),…
Forces Combine to Shorten Pistachio Crop
…the West Coast port slowdown earlier this year, which came during peak shipping season for Chinese New Year. Because Chinese customers were having trouble getting pistachios from California, they sought…
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…addresses trade barriers that pose disproportionate challenges to small businesses, such as high taxes, overly complex trade paperwork, corruption, customs “red tape,” restrictions on Internet data flows, weak logistics services…
USDA Announces $8.8 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…people from diverse backgrounds and experience levels in order to reach its full potential and meet the challenges of tomorrow. Identifying, recruiting and training a vibrant next generation of American…
Infographics Show Impact of #WomeninAg
…sure the next generation of women are educated, encouraged and empowered to take on the challenges of meeting the world’s growing food, fuel and fiber needs. To celebrate and honor…
Sales from US Organic Farms up 72 Percent
…continues to look for ways to meet agricultural challenges and consumer needs in the 21st century.” The survey is part of the Census of Agriculture program and was conducted by…
HM.CLAUSE Vegetable Seeds Celebrates 50 Years of Research in France
…into a new generation. The challenges of the future are many, and HM.CLAUSE believes the young people of today have great opportunities in agriculture, many of which are in the…
State Pear Growers Report Quality Crop
…that it is changing for the better.” Challenges with finding employees also played into the company’s decision to sell the packing shed this year, said Campbell. The company typically hires…
NFU Praises FAA for Addressing Challenges and Promises Offered By Drones
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today praised the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its efforts to address the challenges and promises offered by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or…
Water for Food Security, A Global Conference At UC Davis
…individual basin scale. It will analyze the extreme case of California, now in its fourth year of drought, as well as the challenges globally of sustainable management of ground and…
DuPont Pioneer Commits $300,000 to Food and Agricultural Education Grants
…globally. Addressing the unique challenges of our local communities promotes economic growth, improved health and overall quality of life – all factors important to a healthy and strong business climate….
School Children Eating More Fruits and Vegetables – Fact Sheet From the USDA
…new standards. USDA recently launched an initiative called Team Up for School Nutrition Success that allows the schools who still face challenges to pair up and learn best practices from…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
…awareness of water challenges and to undertake projects such as the drought study. The team includes faculty experts in water management, science education, civil engineering, public health, urban/regional planning, earth…
Drought Brings Challenges to Dairy Drip Project
…Drought Brings Challenges Dejager Farms in Chowchilla is partnering with Netafim to try and get the system to work without hiccups. Farm Manager Nate Ray says they ran into bigger…