(USDA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Trump’s State of the Union address …
Thousands Gather for Annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
(NCBA) — The largest annual gathering of the beef industry began in San Antonio, where more than 9,000 cattle producers, industry partners, and stakeholders gathered for the first day of …
The Western View: History and Lesser-known World Ag Expo Facts
It’s that time again! The 2020 World Ag Expo in Tulare opens on February 11. It’s the world’s largest Ag equipment show and Ag companies come from around the world …
Perdue Hopes Coronavirus Won’t Inhibit China’s Purchase Promises
The recent outbreak of the Coronavirus sparks the question–will China be able to meet its purchase goals agreed upon in the phase-one trade agreement with the United States? The deadly …
USDA Accepting Applications for ReConnect Program Funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun accepting applications for another round of loan and grant funding for the ReConnect Program. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue recently announced that applications …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-04-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why winter juvenile tree dieback has been found in …
The California Kitchen: Smoked Cauliflower Veloute
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Cauliflower Veloute with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 T Vegetable Oil 3 oz …
Nufarm Will Soon Market Goal 2XL and GoalTender Herbicides
Nufarm Americas, Inc. announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Nutrichem to market GoalTender® and Goal® 2XL herbicides. The marketing rights will transition from Corteva Agriscience to …
Third MFP Payment Coming This Week
After anxiously waiting for the final tranche of the 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP), the third MFP payment should begin arriving in farmers’ bank accounts by the end of the …
California Cattle Council Seeking Industry Input on Strategic Plan
The California Cattle Council (Council) is encouraging industry members to participate in a survey to help guide the process for developing its strategic plan. The purpose of the online survey …
Farm Bankruptcies Rose in 2019
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 …