The U.S. House finally followed the Senate’s lead and approved the $19.1 billion disaster relief package late Monday. The measure is designed to help ag producers impacted by natural disasters …
Corteva™ Separates from DowDuPont to Form Leading Pure-Play Agriculture Company
New company is global leader in two large, attractive markets – seed and crop protection – underpinned by expanding digital capabilities. Begins regular way trading under “CTVA” ticker symbol. Corteva, …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-04-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Brian German. There is plenty of movement in several different trade markets highlighted on today’s show. Taylor …
New Mexican Goods Tariff Tied to Immigration Issue
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) issued a statement about the President’s threat. PMA stated in a press release, “While there have recently been promising signs that both Mexico and the …
Strawberry Mite Control Helped by Lesser-known Predator
Natural predators can drive mite control in a lot of crops, and a lesser-known insect is helping in strawberries. Santa Maria’s Manzanita Berry farms have a lot of success control mites …
Crossing Two of Summer’s Favorite Berries
Cathy Isom explains what you get when you cross two of summer’s favorite berries. She also tells you how to plant and care for this wonderful fruit. That’s coming up …
New IPM Model Takes Systems Approach to Addressing Modern Issues
A new integrated pest management (IPM) philosophy developed by UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologics Advisor Surendra Dara expands on traditional methods to better adapt to modern issues. The new …
New Survey Examines Consumers’ Understanding of the Environmental Impact of Chicken Production
National Chicken Council Seeks to Bridge the Gap Between Consumer Perception & Reality Further delivering on its commitment to transparency, the National Chicken Council (NCC) unveiled the findings of its …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-03-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, aside from a local university launching a focus on regenerative agriculture, there …
The Fuss-Free Herb to Grow in Your Garden
If you are searching for something that doesn’t take much fuss to grow, Cathy Isom lets you know about the relatively fuss-free herb to grow in your garden. That’s coming …
National FFA’s Washington Leadership Conference Instills Importance of Growth, Leadership, Community Service
For the past fifty years, FFA members from across the country converge on Washington, D.C., in the summer to evaluate their personal skills and interests, develop leadership talent and create …
Prevention is Key for California Tree Nut Growers
California tree nut growers face threats to crop yield year-round, from damaging diseases to fungicide resistance to erratic weather. These challenges are often unpredictable, but growers can incorporate proven best …
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
American Farm Bureau Federation The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The administration’s submitting the Statement of Administration Action on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement …
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule on E15: “I appreciate President Trump’s steadfast …