Statewide water conservation vital for surviving uncertain climate future California’s 2016 Water Year draws to a close, ending a fourth year marked by meager precipitation that fell more often as …
Support for Minority and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $8.4 million in grants to support minority and veteran farmers and ranchers. The Department of Agriculture says the funds will be used by organizations in …
FDA Allows Peanuts to be called “Healthy”
The Food and Drug Administration is now allowing peanuts to be called “healthy.” FDA announced this week the Administration is beginning the public process to redefine the “healthy” nutrient content …
NCBA Joins Calls for Withdrawal of Proposed Estate Tax Regulations
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and others are asking the Treasury Department to withdraw the newly proposed estate tax regulations. NCBA joined more than 3,800 organizations in a letter sent …
China Wants GMOs, Citizens Don’t
A new report says China wants to incorporate the use of genetically modified organisms in agriculture, but the Chinese people do not. And Bloomberg says the latest food safety scandal …
NCGA Applauds WRDA House Passage
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) applauded House passage of the Water Resources and Development Act by the U.S. House this week. NCGA First Vice President Wesley Spurlock says the Act …
Farm Economy Slumping into Fourth Quarter 2016
A report this week by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City shows the farm economy slumping into the fourth quarter of the year. The bank says the U.S. farm …
Agri View: Food Prices
Everett Griner talks about America, still number one in food prices, in today’s Agri View.
Almond Board: Post-Harvest Irrigation Tools
Post-harvest irrigation for almond growers starts the success of next year’s crop. Senior Manager of Irrigation and Water Efficacy for the Almond Board, Spenser Cooper, tells us why it’s so …
The California Kitchen: Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pumpkin pie ice cream with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need:
Clean Water Act: Report Details how Agencies Expand Authority
Emphasizing the need for congressional action, farm groups renewed their call for reform of Clean Water Act enforcement, following release of a report documenting how federal agencies overreach their authority …
State Proposes Regulation on Pesticide Use
California announces proposed rules on agricultural pesticide use near schools and child day-care centers The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has released a proposed regulation that would give further …
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 29
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe
Funding Available for Specialty Crop Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) released details on up to $48.1 million in available funding to support systems-based research and extension activities …