…Big business matters too – 64 percent of all vegetable sales and 66 percent of all dairy sales come from the 3 percent of farms that are large or very…
Stronger Dollar May Mean Weaker Agricultural Exports
Overseas sales of some U.S. agricultural products may be suffering as the value of the U.S. dollar grows. Gary Crawford reports. Stronger Dollar May Mean Weaker Agricultural Exports…
Secretary Vilsack and Former Agriculture Secretaries Veneman and Glickman Announce Bipartisan Efforts to Expand Trade
…As former U.S. Secretaries of Agriculture, we know firsthand the importance of trade to America’s farm and ranch families. Access to export markets is vital for increasing sales and supporting…
DuPont Pioneer Enhances Grower Service and Support
…team of specialized professionals who provide on-the-ground support to Pioneer customers – from Pioneer agronomists to Pioneer sales professionals to Encirca℠ certified services agents. Top Agronomy Library Now Mobile-Enabled During…
Export Training Course Comes to CDFA
…move their products into foreign markets, led by instructors who are experts in the fields of banking/finance, shipping/logistics and sales & marketing. “The CalAgX Training Program assisted our company by…
Students Use National FFA Week to Share Importance of Agriculture
…and explore their interests in a broad range of career pathways. Members prepare for careers as biologists, chemists, veterinarians, engineers and entrepreneurs. National FFA Week is sponsored by Tractor Supply…
Final results announced for 2014-15 California State Employees Food Drive
…Nearly 100 state agencies, offices and departments participated in this year’s food drive. Employees hosted a variety of events and promotions ranging from bake sales to can-building competitions to encourage…
West Coast Ports Close for the Weekend, Impacting Major Citrus Export Opportunity
…25% of our opportunity year to date. Fruit is rotting on the docks, sales are being canceled by the customer and our industry has slowed its harvesting so as not…
California’s Three Largest Dairy Cooperatives Submit Proposal for California to Join the Federal Milk Marketing Order
…annual sales of more than $14.2 billion, Land O’Lakes is one of the nation’s largest cooperatives, ranking 199 on the Fortune 500. Building on a legacy of more than 93…
California’s Diversity Reflected In Pesticide Outreach
…not those from the Bay Area. “They’re so ecstatic to see a tractor, it’s kind of funny,” Pamma said. Fresno County’s Hmong small farmers Fresno County has the largest concentration…
Nationwide USDA Organic Survey Underway
…agriculture production. The survey is a complete inventory of all known organic producers that are certified, exempt from certification, and transitioning to certified organic production. “Total organic product sales by…
Silicon Valley Bank Foresees Breakout Year Ahead for U.S. Fine Wine Business
…ahead,” McMillan said. “We expect the fine wine business will experience accelerating growth, achieving 14–18 percent sales growth in 2015. At the same time, the cellars are full with several…
El Capitan Achievement Celebrated with California Sparkling Wine
…Horse Vineyards – whose sales help promote the National Geographic’s Ocean Initiative. Joy Sterling, CEO of Iron Horse Vineyards is also a member of the California State Board of Food…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
…business contacts and increase exposure to broaden their markets, all leading to increased sales opportunities for Valley companies. The Expo’s participation and interest has increased by over 400% – a…