Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment of members to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) for the 2015-2017 term. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus …
Wheat Commission to Conduct Grower Elections
In July and August, the California Wheat Commission will conduct district elections for the positions of commissioner and alternate commissioner for three Commission grower districts. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus …
Bird Flu and This Year’s Thanksgiving Turkey
Cathy Isom lets us know what this year’s bird flu could mean for shoppers when it comes to paying for this year’s Thanksgiving turkey. Turkey Prices Sponsored ContentParka Helps California …
USDA Announces New Tool to Monitor Dams, Keep Communities Safe
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of DamWatch, a new web-based application that provides real-time monitoring of rainfall, snowmelt, stream flow and seismic events that could pose …
Agri View: Butt Heads
Everett Griner talks about goat farming finding new interest in today’s Agri View. Butt Heads Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Microbiomes Changing Food Safety Monitoring
Most people wouldn’t believe it if you said that IBM was linked to food security, yet that statement is absolutely true. Business development executive in IP and Licensing Research, Gary …
Pruning Importance and Long-Term Goals
Many growers had questions and concerns about pruning in general at a recent avocado meeting. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Ben Fabor reminded growers throughout the state about the importance of …
USDA Updates Department Policy for Climate Change Adaptation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced additional steps it is taking to integrate climate change adaptation into USDA’s programs and operations. These efforts will help ensure taxpayer resources …
RCC Joint Forward Plan Stakeholder Teleconference June 30th
The Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) was established to ensure cooperation between the United States and Canada’s national authorities and benefits stakeholders and consumers by aligning approaches to public health, animal …
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $17.5 million in financial and technical assistance to help eligible conservation partners voluntarily protect, restore and enhance critical wetlands on private …
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Fresno Raisin Grower
A major U.S. Supreme Court decision about the raisin industry could lead to changes for growers. Sabrina Hill has more. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and …
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, …
USDA Working to Further Cut Error Rates in School Meals
The Agriculture Department’s new tool in catching administrative errors in its School Lunch and Breakfast programs. Cathy Isom has more information. School Lunch Tool Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review June 19
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, urban agriculture in D.C., and helping …