Recent court data put together by the American Farm Bureau Federation showed farm bankruptcies jumped by almost 20 percent last year. Overall, there were almost 600 Chapter 12 family farm bankruptcies in …
EPA Makes Final Review Decision on Glyphosate
The Environmental Protection Agency periodically assesses herbicides and pesticides to determine the chemicals’ functionality and safety. During this process, the agency accepts public comments, conducts research and undergoes registration review. …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-03-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the EPA’s interim decision on glyphosate, how a tragic …
Pistachio Winter Juvenile Tree Dieback A Confounding Issue
Pistachio growers will be watching for signs for winter juvenile tree dieback (WJTD) as trees begin to come out of dormancy in the spring. Damage is typically found in trees …
Agricultural Fatality Highlights Importance of Enforcing Safety Protocols
A recent fatality at a processing plant in Fresno County serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of enforcing safety protocols in agricultural operations. The preliminary reports indicate that …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-31-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why California is unlikely to benefit from the new …
Meeting Monday to Discuss Recently Expanded HLB Quarantine Zone
Another recent HLB detection has expanded the quarantine zone, triggering a grower meeting to be hosted next week. Growers and industry members in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties are being …
California Snowpack ‘In Decent Shape’ According to Second 2020 Snow Survey
On Thursday morning the Department of Water Resources (DWR) performed its second 2020 snow survey which revealed a snowpack that is nearly on pace for the historical average for this …
Almond Update: Supporting and Promoting Bee Health Efforts
California’s almond industry is investing in bee health research through the Almond Board of California. The work is being done in all aspects of the honeybee life cycle, including when the bees …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering President Trump officially signing the USMCA, a new technique …
Chlorpyrifos Workgroup Doing ‘Great Job’ Addressing Complex Issue
The chlorpyrifos alternatives task force was assembled to help mitigate some of the impacts that will be felt as a result of the product’s cancellation. The chlorpyrifos workgroup is expected …
World Ag Expo® Guards Against Newest Coronavirus
International Agri-Center – World Ag Expo® is set to host attendees and exhibitors from across the country and around the world in just two weeks. Now they will also prepare …
California Unlikely to Benefit from New Navigable Waters Protection Rule
It is doubtful that the new Navigable Waters Protection Rule will provide any benefits to California’s farmers and ranchers. Because of the rules that the State Water Board established last …
USMCA Signing ‘Good Day for American Agriculture’
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has now officially been signed into law at a ceremony at the White House Wednesday morning. The USMCA signing by President Donald Trump marks one more …