The 2019 elections just wrapped up for the Almond Board of California. There were a few changes this year with a couple of positions ending term. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott …
Petition for New Air Quality Standards Related to Wildfire Smoke
A recently submitted petition addressing air quality standards related to wildfires is currently working its way through the administrative process. The Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board will have six …
Mustard Greens-a Good Spring Crop
Cathy Isom fills you in about the raw green with a unique flavor you can continually grow every few weeks. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Mustard greens add …
USDA Strengthens Partnerships and Protections to Keep ASF Out of the Country
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced additional steps to keep African swine fever (ASF) from entering the United States, even as the disease spreads internationally. These steps strengthen …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-06-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
Sec. Perdue Comments on the Development of a Vaccine Bank
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently testified before the House Agriculture Committee at a hearing titled, “The State of the Rural Economy.” Several different topics were covered during the …
Amazon to Diversify Grocery Portfolio
Amazon is looking to make some significant changes in their grocery portfolio. After acquiring the grocery chain Whole Foods back in 2017, Amazon went to work making changes to product …
Growing Kale for Greens Year-round
Cathy Isom gives you a few good tips about growing the low maintenance plant that will give you a continuous supply of greens throughout the year. That’s coming up on …
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Resigns
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced his resignation on Tuesday, which will take effect in about a month. In a note to FDA staff, Gottlieb indicated that …
Over $100 Million Cut from Available Ag Equipment Replacement Funds
Work is underway to ensure that the current levels of incentive funding for agricultural equipment replacement remain available to farmers. Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal looks to reduce the funding …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-05-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
BASF Sells Two Properties to Competitors
BASF recently made some more moves in the market place, selling off two different properties to competitors. BASF sold their Trunemco nematode management seed treatment to Nufarm. Corteva Agriscience, the …
Nighttime Labor Regulation Language to Be Reviewed in April
Late last year AgNet West reported that new nighttime labor regulation talks that had been going on for several years were quietly moving forward and could be finalized early this …
Tips for Growing the Brussel Sprout
Although it’s not the easiest plant to grow, but worth the effort, Cathy Isom has some tips for growing the brussel sprout. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. …