…Chinese crushed peanuts into creamy sauces for centuries and Civil War soldiers dined on a concoction called peanut porridge. The average child will eat 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches…
Agri View: Weather Damage Costly
…of warmer-than-normal surface waters over the eastern and central tropical Pacific Ocean. (This warm phase is part of a larger cycle called the El Niño-Southern Oscillation that also has a…
PMA Brings Fresh Produce Insight to White House Meeting on Trade Policy
Produce Marketing Association President Cathy Burns with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Michael Froman Global trade is critical to the fresh produce industry, and Produce Marketing Association (PMA) President Cathy Burns…
Calif. Citrus Growers Turn to Florida and Texas for Huanglongbing Help
…however, reservations are required. Contact Alyssa Houtby, director of Public Affairs at 559.592.3790. Please be advised that media packets will be available at the California Citrus Mutual trade show booth…
Asian Wasps Could Help Stink Bug Control
…environmental scientist specializing in biological control, and Mark Hoddle, UC Cooperative Extension biological control specialist. Funding was also provided by the USDA Farm Bill, the California Pistachio Research Board, the…
Leap Year and Ag
…it is cooked to foretell the future for family members. If a boy received an item for a trade, it meant he would enter that trade. If a girl received…
South Africa Now Taking U.S. Pork
…nation, imported pork for 10 years from PRRS-positive countries without getting the disease.) In early January, after the Obama administration threatened to suspend its trade benefits under the African Growth…
USDA Invests $25 Million in High-Priority Watersheds to Improve Water Quality
…improved the water quality to the point that portions of the St. Francis River and the Illinois River are no longer considered impaired streams by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency….
Almond Board: Bee Hive Removal
As almond orchards move in to petal fall, it’s time for growers and beekeepers to be thinking about bee hive removal. Almond Board Senior Specialist, Agricultural and Environmental Affairs, Danielle…
Commodity Classic Farmer-Focused Topics & Issues Sessions
Topics Focused on Relevance & Bottom-Line Impact for Farmers The 2016 Commodity Classic, held March 3-5 in New Orleans, Louisiana, promises to be the biggest ever, with the largest trade…
State Water Project Allocations Doubled
…the calendar year. However, recipients are being warned that extended dry weather could force an allocation reduction. “The increase, although good news, does not mean the drought is ending,” said…
Bayer Grand Opening Of New Greenhouse Site In West Sacramento
…Bayer’s top crop protection brands in the coming years. Bayer is committed to bringing new technology and solutions for agriculture and non-agricultural uses. For questions concerning the availability and use…
6th Circuit Exercises Jurisdiction over WOTUS
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this week ruled that it does have jurisdiction to hear cases in the on-going legal dispute against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Waters…
Water Management Is Key
…saw between California and Florida citrus production. He also discusses issues of importance to California citrus growers, including water availability, irrigation management, freeze protection and more. Water Management is Key…
