California Agriculture Industry Could Lose $1 Billion in Two Years Because of Drought
Press Democrat
With a fourth dry year unfolding, there is a nagging sense in farm country that California has "established a new normal" that includes severe cutbacks in deliveries from two major water systems.
Comparison of ARC-County and PLC Without SCO Under 2014 Farm Bill
Delta Farm Press
If one is simply not going to use a farm bill decision aid and wants to gain an increased understanding of farm-by-farm and crop- by-crop options, you're encouraged to view a presentation and accompanying county tables that may provide insight into ARC-CO (ARC-county) and PLC (SCO-Not Included) program options.
Farmers in Near Survival Mode as California Drought Drags On CNBC
In 2013, Mike DeWit, a second-generation rice farmer in Northern California, farmed about 1,050 acres. This year, he'll farm between 350 and 380 acres-that's down as much as 66.7 percent in just two years. "We know there's going to be water cutbacks," DeWit said. "I know there's going to be less acreage."
Jos� Andr�s Gets Political at Food Conference in D.C. Washington Post
During his keynote address at the International Association of Culinary Professionals conference Saturday morning, Andr�s sounded more like a presidential candidate than a chef and restaurateur. Andr�s largely ditched his prepared remarks and spoke spontaneously to the gathered chefs, authors, researchers and academics. He regularly roamed the stage and urged the culinary professionals to understand their power to make changes in the world.
Why Investors Like AOL Co-Founder Steve Case are Betting Big on Food
Washington Post
Mammoth stock debuts over the last year, including the initial public offerings of Shake Shack, Potbelly and Zoe's Kitchen, have piqued investors' interest and heated up competition. Venture capitalists poured $1.1 billion into food and beverage companies worldwide in the first half of 2014, up from $1.6 billion in all of 2013, Dow Jones VentureSource data show.
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