The ag labor bill known as the Farm Workforce Modernization Act was passed by the House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 18-12 last week. The next step in the …
Almond Update: Dynamic Keynote Speakers Set for Almond Conference
Two different, yet both incredibly motivating speakers are confirmed to talk during the industry lunches at this year’s Almond Conference. Famous beach volleyball Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings will speak on …
Dealing with the Dreaded Goat Head Weed
Cathy Isom has a few great suggestions on how to deal with the dreaded Goat Head Weed. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Goat head weed is sometimes …
Donations Help Fund Livestock Pens for Emergency Use
(CFBF) — To help house displaced farm animals during times of disaster, portable livestock pens have been deployed to seven fairgrounds around California. The pens, purchased through a partnership between …
USDA Announces Awards to Put Conservation Innovation to Work on U.S. Farms
(USDA/NRCS) — USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding more than $24 million in grants designed to help partners implement and evaluate innovative approaches that have demonstrated conservation benefits …
Survey Reveals Crucial Data on Fusarium Head Blight
(USDA/ARS) — A national U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) survey, published recently in Plant Disease, provides the first large-scale, systematic insight into how wheat and barley growers manage Fusarium head blight …
U.S. Pork Can Reduce Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with China by Nearly Six Percent
Nearly 200,000 New American Jobs; Doubling U.S. Pork Sales Among Other Benefits of Duty-Free Access to China Over 10 Years (NPPC) — Securing zero-tariff access to China for U.S. pork …
Latest Romaine Recall Expands Over E. coli Concerns
The latest romaine recall has expanded to more retailers, with at least 67 cases of E. coli infection having been reported across 19 states. Kroger is the latest retailer joining …
Working Together: Optimistic Outlook for Walnut Growers
Trade markets have been a bit precarious this year, but there are still some reasons for California walnut growers to remain optimistic. “If we were to look back about 12 …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-26-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the optimistic outlook for the California walnut industry, the …
CDFA Makes Selections for Climate Smart Agriculture Funding
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected 33 organizations to receive a total of $2.1 million in grant funding, for Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance awards. The recipients of …
The Western View: Keep Your Pets Safe This Thanksgiving
It’s the holidays, and we need to keep in mind it’s not a safe time for our pets. Like just about everyone else who lives in the country, we have …
Tips to Help Maximize Greenhouse Space
Cathy Isom has some tips to help you maximize greenhouse space. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The benefits of having a greenhouse can far outweigh the costs …
Agriculture Industry Experiences Most Workplace Fatalities in 2019
According to data from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), the agricultural industry has experienced the highest number of workplace fatalities in 2019 as of November. The National …