…them to choose something that’s healthy and fresh,” food chain and sustainability manager at Bayer, Jennifer Maloney said in a press release. “This partnership is also meaningful because, with today’s…
May Rain Silver Lining for Strawberry Growers
…on production because supply becomes an issue,” Peck said. “We are starting to see inklings of that in the marketplace, so if we could cut about half of the production…
Four-Alarm Fire Causes Major Damage to Blue Diamond Growers Facility
…nonprofit, grower-owned cooperative Blue Diamond Growers has grown in the world’s leading almond marketer and processor. Altogether, California is responsible for processing about 80 percent of the worlds almond supply. …
How Sunflowers Provide a Helping Hand
…easy growing and can thrive in just about any type of soil. When planted about six inches apart, will supply a living fence around the garden or even between beds….
Western Hemisphere Agriculture Leaders on Food Security and Ag Trade
…affordable food products year-round, to the benefit of the world population.” Participating in the meeting were: Argentine Secretary of Agroindustry Luis Miguel Etchevehere; Brazilian Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply…
Agricultural Production Facing Constraints Highlighted by Agriculture Ministers
…of experience in the safe use of these products, regulatory processes in many jurisdictions create time gaps in their authorization. This leads to an increasing risk of trade disruptions resulting…
Groups React to Chlorpyrifos Ban
…most abundant food supply in the world even more difficult. “California farmers are resilient, but the long-term viability of our farms in California depends on proper support from the Administration…
NCC Says E15 Waiver Will Harm Chicken Producers
…E15 use will result in a rapid expansion of corn use under the RFS similar to the early years of the program adding the potential for price and supply volatility in…
CARB and CDFA Develop New Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiative
…allow businesses in the food and fiber supply chain to directly fund climate projects on California farms and ranches through public-private collaboration. “Farmers and ranchers have long been at the…
Water Allocations Updated for CVP South-of-Delta Contractors
…a full 100 percent allotment was back in 2006. Westlands Water District General Manager Thomas Birmingham also expressed disappointment in the updated allocations and the regulations surrounding California’s water supply….
Farm Groups Ask President, Congress for Disaster Relief
A group of 135 farm organizations and banks that supply seasonal loans to farms and ranches today called on the President and Congress to put aside political differences and supply…
Grape Prices Expected to Come Down After Strong 2018
…between supply and demand will play a significant factor when negotiating contracts and Bitter noted that demand is not quite as strong as where it used to be. “Currently we…
‘Get Snacking Challenge’ to Promote CA Strawberries
…fun, simple snack ideas and make California strawberries top of mind from April through August. Snacks supply nearly one-quarter of the daily calories consumed by Americans today. To learn more…
Ag Groups Urge Congress to Include Water in Infrastructure Package
…Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “As Congress is debating an infrastructure package, we wanted to make absolutely sure that water supplies and the need to enhance water supply, water projects, water…