Testimony is underway in a USDA hearing on proposals to include California in a federal milk marketing order. Sabrina Hill was at the opening day of testimony, Tuesday, and has …
Sage Grouse Stays off Endangered Species List
Today, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced the greater sage grouse is not warranted for listing under the Endangered Species Act, a victory for western rangelands and livestock producers.
Dairy Drip Project Close to Perfection
The dairy drip project in the Central Valley is going so well that it could become something much of the industry starts utilizing.
USDA Commits $2.5 Million to Expand New Farmer Education
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced that $2.5 million in grants is now available for projects to educate new and underserved farmers about more than 20 U.S. Department of …
Hearing On Proposed California Federal Milk Marketing Order
The hearing, which USDA expects to last several weeks, resumes daily (M-F) at 9 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time, at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District Building, 808 Fourth Street, Clovis, Calif. …
Dormant Winter Crops Handling Flooding
A study by University of California-Davis (UC-Davis) that is looking at recharging groundwater levels by winter flooding of farmland and crops with a winter dormancy is showing good results. Dormant …
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe
Household Food Security in the US – Part 2
What the latest food security report revealed about children in rural America. Food Security -Part 2
Agri View: Opportunity Knocks
Everett Griner talks about U.S. trade with Cuba looking good in today’s Agri View. Opportunity Knocks
The California Kitchen: Pomegranate Vinaigrette
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pomegranate vinaigrette with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need:
California’s FREP/WPHA Conference Comes to Seaside November 5-6, 2015
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and the Western Plant Health Association (WPHA) are hosting their 23rd annual Fertilizer Research Conference at …
CDFA Seeks Public Comments on New Program Priorities of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comments on new program priorities being developed for the 2016 Special Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP).
American Agri-Women Finishing Drive Across America as Part of 40th Anniversary Celebration
American Agri-Women, the nation’s largest coalition of farm, ranch and agri-business women, is on the final leg of its Drive Across America to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Volunteers have driven …
NRCS Partners in California Receive $2.7 Million for Conservation Innovations
Six California organizations have been selected to receive $430,000 through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program. In addition, five organizations received nearly $2.4 million …