By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service New mobile phone applications (“apps”) are helping farmers and land managers balance productivity with conservation. Known as the “Land-Potential Knowledge System” (LandPKS), the suite …
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
Western View: Ag Secretary Perdue is a Good Choice
President Trump has selected former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue as his nominee for Agriculture secretary. While we would have preferred Abel Maldonado, a Californian, Mr. Purdue looks like a great …
TPP is Out; So Now What?
The United States is officially out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), as most expected would happen. So now what? California Farm Bureau Federation President (CFBF) Paul Wenger said work needs …
Fresh Winter Produce
Cathy Isom has some tips on how to have fresh organic produce during the winter months. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
Non-Browning Genetically Engineered Apple to Reach Stores Next Month
The first genetically engineered apple variety will reach store shelves next month after years of development and protest. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
2016 Biodiesel Market Skunks Previous Records
U.S. consumers saw a record of almost 2.9 billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable diesel in 2016, outpacing the previous record by nearly 40 percent. Also for the first time, …
GIPSA, Organic Livestock Rules, Suspended for Review
The Donald Trump administration has suspended all new or pending regulations from taking effect for 60 days to allow for review by new leadership. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Agricultural Research Service Receives Communication Guidance
An internal email sent to the Agricultural Research Service allegedly directs the department not to release any public facing documents, but the Department of Agriculture says the email “was flawed” …
Trump Freezes EPA Grants and Communications
The Donald Trump administration has ordered a freeze on grants and contracts from the Environmental Protection Agency and ordered EPA staff to halt external communications. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
TPP Member Nations Seek to Save Trade Agreement
Trans-Pacific Partnership member nations are hoping to salvage the trade deal after U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the agreement by executive order. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Agri View: Gulf Dead Zone
Everett Griner talks about the Gulf of Mexico dead zone in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
Important Tax Deadline Looms for Farmers
Farmers and ranchers have just a few more days to file important paperwork with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or face penalties for failing to do so. The deadline to …
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Vegetable Beer with Pearl Couscous
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing parmesan vegetable beer with pearl couscous with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …