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Pear Cannery Impact
Fruit Grower Report
Now that the Del Monte cannery in Yakima has closed, what happens to the Bartlett pear crop in future years.
Hazelnut Health 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimer's, hazelnuts can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E. That’s according to a study out of Oregon State University.
Hazelnut Health 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimer's, hazelnuts can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E. That’s according to a study out of Oregon State University.
Diversifying Revenue With Alternative Energy
Farm of the Future
Agrivoltaics are starting to move beyond just using sheep grazing under solar panels to include cash crops.
Almond Hulls Find New Purpose in Food Innovation
California Ag Today
The Almond Board of California explores how almond hulls can move from dairy feed to valuable, food-safe ingredients.
Labor Answers
Fruit Grower Report
If they get deported and we can’t find an adequate labor force for farmers and ranchers, where will we get the food to feed America?
A Closer Look at Bamboo
Southeast Regional Ag News
As Florida’s citrus industry struggles, some growers see bamboo as a promising crop with global potential.
Dairies Turn to Beef Embryos for Bigger Returns
California Ag Today
California dairies are using purebred beef embryo transfers to boost profits and manage market risk.
Growers are Forced To Chip their Pushed Orchards---No More Burning
California Tree Nut Report
Chickpeas in the Cotton Belt? Clemson Thinks It’s Possible
Southeast Regional Ag News
A $2 million USDA-funded project is sprouting new opportunities for organic winter chickpeas in the Southeast.
Comments Needed on Plant-Based Dairy Nomenclature
California Ag Today
The FDA has released its draft guidance for industry on the labeling of plant-based alternatives to animal-derived foods. The comment period is open until March.
Teff as a cereal
Idaho Ag Today
University of Nevada Professor John Cushman thinks Teff is a great crop.
Fairness in cattle markets
Idaho Ag Today
Part of a recent announcement of USDA efforts to promote fair and competitive markets for ag producers, while lowering prices for consumers.
Irrigation Options in California and McDonalds Suit Against Major Meat Packers
The Agribusiness Update
Having endured crushing impacts of drought and regulatory water restrictions, California farmers have embraced drip irrigation, and McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against major meat packing companies, accusing them of colluding to limit beef supplies.
Hurricane Damage Includes Stress and McDonalds Suit Against Major Meat Packers
The Agribusiness Update
Beyond the damage and complete destruction of property from recent hurricanes is the burden of mental stress, and McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against major meat packing companies, accusing them of colluding to limit beef supplies.
Plant-Based “Meat” Growing Pains
California Ag Today
Plant-based products started quickly in the grocery sector a few years ago. However, Supermarket News says that the market is beginning to settle and evolve.
Hyper Infusion Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Dams on the Snake and Columbia rivers are of vital importance to irrigated agriculture, so finding an alternative to dam removal in order to save native salmon runs would fit both needs.
Hyper Infusion Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Dams on the Snake and Columbia rivers are of vital importance to irrigated agriculture, so finding an alternative to dam removal in order to save native salmon runs would fit both needs.
New Opportunities for American Ethanol and Biofuels
California Ag Today
The ethanol industry is growing and innovating, with new opportunities ahead. Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, says the ethanol industry is looking at sustainable aviation fuel as one of the biggest new opportunities for the bioeconomy.