Calag Archive

December 1978
Volume 32, Number 12

Peer-reviewed research and review articles

Comparisons of agriculture in California and the United States

by B. Delworth Gardner

Abstract

U.S. and California farms are becoming fewer and larger, but census data show individual-family farms are more than holding their own with corporate farms and partnerships.

Food choices among first generation chinese in California

by Louis Evan Grivetti, Marie B. Paquette

Abstract

A study of food consumed by Chinese immigrants before and after arrival in the United States challenges some commonly held assumptions about ethnic food preferences.

Attitudes of farmers toward using crop residues as fuel

by Clarence F. Becker, Bryan M. Jenkins, Brian Horsfield, John R. Goss

Abstract

Growers favor use of rice straw and prunings as sources of energy by utility companies, but only if the collection system is practical, timely, and reliable.

Evaluation of insecticides for a grape IPM program

by William L. Peacock, Donald L. Flaherty, Marjorie A. Hoy, Dennis J. Culver

Abstract

In tests conducted in Tulare County, permethrin and methomyl were found to have adverse effects on beneficial non-target populations.

Tax loss farming: A perennial problem

by Hoy F. Carman

Abstract

Tax-shelter agricultural investments by non farm interests are influenced by such factors as the nature of the operation.

News and opinion

The next step

by J. B. Kendrick

Peer-reviewed research and review articles

Comparisons of agriculture in California and the United States

by B. Delworth Gardner

Abstract

U.S. and California farms are becoming fewer and larger, but census data show individual-family farms are more than holding their own with corporate farms and partnerships.

Food choices among first generation chinese in California

by Louis Evan Grivetti, Marie B. Paquette

Abstract

A study of food consumed by Chinese immigrants before and after arrival in the United States challenges some commonly held assumptions about ethnic food preferences.

Attitudes of farmers toward using crop residues as fuel

by Clarence F. Becker, Bryan M. Jenkins, Brian Horsfield, John R. Goss

Abstract

Growers favor use of rice straw and prunings as sources of energy by utility companies, but only if the collection system is practical, timely, and reliable.

Evaluation of insecticides for a grape IPM program

by William L. Peacock, Donald L. Flaherty, Marjorie A. Hoy, Dennis J. Culver

Abstract

In tests conducted in Tulare County, permethrin and methomyl were found to have adverse effects on beneficial non-target populations.

Tax loss farming: A perennial problem

by Hoy F. Carman

Abstract

Tax-shelter agricultural investments by non farm interests are influenced by such factors as the nature of the operation.