Ag at large: Onions spice up state’s ag economy
Production of onions is a substantial contributor to California’s agricultural economy, but tracing the state’s numerous onion products to market…
6 years ago
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Ag at Large: Prunes regain homey identity
Once again, in mixed company it will be okay to call a prune a prune. Almost 20 years ago, the…
6 years ago
Ag at large: State’s farms produce large variety of seeds
Whether they occupy those little seed packets in grocery, hardware and variety stores, or large containers for transit, hundreds of…
7 years ago
Ag at Large – Farm suppliers can be neighbors
The companies and industries that provide farmers with tools, equipment, supplies and services are often desirable neighbors. Because so many…
7 years ago
Ag at large: Popular weed-killer chemical under review
Among certain growers of a few California crops, an established weed control chemical has become as common as bread and…
7 years ago
Ag at Large: Farmers lead clean-up efforts in California
Farmers in California are leading an accelerated program to clean up the environment. It includes their animals, their soil, and…
7 years ago
Ag at large: Citrus growers battle with citrus bug
At a casual glance, you might conclude that the California citrus industry has been outmaneuvered and overcome by the tiny…
7 years ago
Ag at large: Price share between farmer and food store
For each dollar consumers spend for food products less than 20 cents is received by farmers who produced the food.…
7 years ago
Ag at large: Canine sleuths identify deadly crop pathogen
You might have trouble pronouncing it, but it is important to know that phytophthora is perhaps the deadliest and most…
7 years ago
Ag at Large: Leafy greens become enlightened under roof
Some growers of leafy green vegetables are benefitting from adjustable light sources that influence growth characteristics under greenhouse conditions. Others…
7 years ago