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Farmland values still climbing, but pace slows
High quality farmland is still in demand, and buyers are competing for top acres that are currently in short supply.
Good fruit set for Lake County grape grower
Although just slightly ahead of the normal timing, this year’s bloom was even earlier than in the last three years, reports Steve Tylicki, Steele Wines’ general manager and viticulturist.
10 agriculture stories you should read today, June 18
Fake wines. Ag’s tech burden. Old McDonald was a lady. Stunning agriculture photos. Rabbits — new super meat? Beetle invasion. Agriculture = permits. Rubber aliens. And more.
What a grocery store without honey bees looks like
What would a grocery store look like if all pollinator-dependent food was removed?
5 lessons from the Honeygate scandal
Honeygate, in other forms, is still bubbling under the surface. In reality, with billions of dollars up for grabs on the counterfeit food market, Honeygate is going nowhere.
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Jun. 19, 2013
Farmland values still climbing, but pace slows
High quality farmland is still in demand, and buyers are competing for top acres that are currently in short supply.
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Jun. 19, 2013
Feral hogs destroying US historical sites
Historical sites and artifacts are at real risk to the ripping and rooting behavior of feral hogs.
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Jun. 19, 2013
Good fruit set for Lake County grape grower
Although just slightly ahead of the normal timing, this year’s bloom was even earlier than in the last three years, reports Steve Tylicki, Steele Wines’ general manager and viticulturist.
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Jun. 19, 2013
DOL provides $9M for migrant farmworker training
New DOL grants are expected to help farmworkers upgrade their agricultural job skills or acquire new skills other industries.
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Jun. 19, 2013
How will drought hit California's berries?
How will California berries taste if water supplies for farmers are cut? Will a reduction in irrigation intensify their flavor?
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Jun. 19, 2013
Wild dog plague crushing livestock industry
Australia's wild dog hunters can’t keep up. A bullet to the head or heart brings $500 per dog — but it doesn’t matter. Tens of thousands of wild dogs are breeding faster than the hunters can track and shoot. Weighing in at up to 70 pounds, the dogs are powerfully built, ripping and tearing flesh with astonishing speed. The livestock industry is under siege.
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Jun. 19, 2013
US rice faces import challenges in Mexico
The U.S. rice presence in Mexico is frequently under threat by phytosanitary actions taken by Mexican officials.
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Jun. 19, 2013
Pistachio growers fend off formidable insect foes
The southern San Joaquin Valley is on track to produce another sizable, high quality pistachio crop.
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Jun. 19, 2013
Mesilla Valley pecan grower nurtures crop momentum
Dave Slagle’s 320 acres of pecan trees apparently like the cards they’ve been dealt this year. He certainly does.
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Jun. 19, 2013
NorCal grows more almonds, fewer walnuts this year
Sacramento Valley growers may produce about 10 percent to 15 percent more almonds this year than last year.
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Jun. 19, 2013
Bacterial spot taking hold in California almonds
Development of bacterial spot is apparently favored by weather conditions similar to those that foster walnut blight. This has been common in California orchards the past several years.
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Jun. 19, 2013
US dairy exports booming
Dairy exports are booming and the U.S. is becoming a major international supplier.
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Jun. 18, 2013
Boehner throws weight behind farm bill
John Boehner says the rule governing the floor debate on the farm bill would allow amendments to be offered to every title including the commodity and nutrition programs.
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Jun. 18, 2013
Friant water users get another 5 percent
The Central Valley Project’s Friant Division water supply allocation has been bumped up another 5 percent.
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Jun. 18, 2013
Citrus disease research gets funding in ag bill
Agriculture Appropriations bill for FY2014 approved by the full committee includes funding for citrus disease research.
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