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Interest in natural fibers boosts organic cotton, wool

  • Pat Meade of Esparto creates alpaca wool products.
  • Alpacas are in the camelid family.

Increased demand in the United States for apparel and home goods made from organically produced fibers creates more opportunities for California farmers and ranchers, according to business leaders.

https://www.agalert.com/story/?id=14345

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Rice growers flock to Biggs to hear about latest research

A new genetics laboratory that’s under construction at the Rice Experiment Station in Biggs was one of the first things people saw when they arrived there for the 107th annual California Rice Field Day.

https://www.agalert.com/story/?id=13305

 

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Cooperation Can Help Protect Honey Bees in Orchards

The University of California is creating awareness among tree nut growers about issues pertaining to the honey bee (Apis mellifera), an essential partner in the state’s agricultural production.

https://www.farmprogress.com/tree-nuts/cooperation-can-help-protect-honey-bees-orchards

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Double-digit Almond Production…and Rising Prices

“The outlook for next year’s crop is that it will be sold at a higher starting price than the previous year’s crop, which was a record.”

https://www.farmprogress.com/tree-nuts/double-digit-almond-production-and-rising-prices

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Walnut Product Innovations Creating More Demand

Walnut growers are reaping the benefits of innovative new products that attract consumers.

https://www.farmprogress.com/tree-nuts/walnut-product-innovations-creating-more-demand

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Proposed Sites Reservoir Would Benefit Tree Nut Growers and the Public

The reliability of water supplies is more important that ever before with increased planting of permanent nut crops.

https://www.farmprogress.com/tree-nuts/proposed-sites-reservoir-would-benefit-tree-nut-growers-and-public

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Yuba/Sutter Peach Grower Reaps Success

The mechanical peach harvester is a tool of the trade for Robbie Bains of Yuba City, who grows peaches and custom-harvests them for other growers.

Cling Peach Review, Winter-Spring 2018 Peach Grower Reaps Success

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No Bum Steer

Western Grasslands’ pasture-raised beef stampedes to fast sales growth.

https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2006/03/20/smallb1.html

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Bush highlights trade, tax cuts during visit to California

President George W. Bush made four stops in California last week on his way to Asia.

Ag Alert 2003-10-22 President GW Bush

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Stringent ESA Rules Hamper Repair of Levees

Protecting public safety is more important than protecting endangered species, proponents of a congressional bill testified during a unique hearing at the California state capitol last week.

Ag Alert 1997-04-16 Levee Repairs

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