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Vector insects - which carry and transmit infectious pathogens or parasites to other living organisms - are developing resistance to insecticides sprayed in the air or embedded in bed nets. The increased resistance makes insecticides less effective...

With much drier and warmer than average weather conditions affecting much of Texas for more than a year, news that a rice researcher at the University of Arizona is developing desert-friendly rice varieties for U.S. and international growers is likely to be well received...

Bob Redding, who lobbies on behalf of agricultural interests in Washington, D.C., had no illusions of being a crowd favorite at the recent Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference held in Savannah, Ga. Positioned as the last speaker on the afternoon program, Redding was following Georgia...

The sudden notice that the Weekly Hay Report for California was shutting down on Dec. 30 was a big surprise to CAFA and others. Early last year CAFA became involved with the Market News Service, which asked for recommendations to help the agency streamline its Weekly Hay Report. There was no...

Recognizing the need to limit acres for biofuel and a desire to lower the cost of biofuel production and increase yields, farmers have been looking at Australian pongamia trees. Pongamias produce seeds containing 30 to 40 percent oil, and are becoming a popular oilseed choice for biofuel production,...

The biodiesel industry's success in 2011 comes after Congress reinstated the fuel's $1-per-gallon tax credit in December 2010 and as the EPA's RFS program for biodiesel completed its first full year of implementation. The U.S. biodiesel industry reached a key milestone by producing more than 1...

Strong farm income propelled farmland values to record highs and strengthened loan portfolios at agricultural banks at the end of 2011. Crop prices remained historically high but volatile through the fall harvest, underpinning robust farm income expectations in areas with favorable yields...

Researchers are preparing to develop an educational and research facility that will be used to demonstrate the process of converting swine manure and algae into crude oil...

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation recognized the city of Palo Alto, Gallo’s Sonoma Vineyards, Marin County and Sunwest Fruit Co. with 2011 IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Innovator Awards for their leadership in reducing pesticide use...

The share of bulk wine exports has nearly doubled over the past decade at the expense of bottled wine shipments, particularly among New World suppliers — with bulk format now approaching half of total export volumes...