Due to the mourning and funeral of Late President George H. W. Bush, President Trump has closed all federal offices Wednesday and the day of Bush’s funeral. This builds the …
USDA Adds 5.1 Mil Pounds of Beef to Previous Recall
The United States Department of Agriculture added another 5.1 million pounds of beef to a previous recall. On October 4, the USDA announced a recall on more than 6. 9 …
New Labeling Should Save Future Frustrations From Outbreaks
New labeling to get romaine lettuce back on store shelves should help in the future if outbreaks occur. The Center for Disease Control now recommends that romaine lettuce grown outside …
Bayer to Sell Animal Health Unit
Bayer announced recently that it plans to sell multiple assets, including the company’s animal health unit. The intention of selling is not reported to have any relation to Bayer’s acquisition …
Recent Iran Production Helping California Pistachios
Recent and upcoming overseas pistachio production is aiding the California pistachio industry. Pistachio production and shipments were walloped by the drought a few years ago. American Pistachio Growers Executive Director …
Invasive and Nuisance Shrubs
Cathy Isom continues her series on invasive plants letting you know about the shrubs that can be invasive and a nuisance in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land …
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
The Almond Board of California (ABC) announced a $6.8 million investment in 75 independent research projects exploring next-generation farming practices including optimal use of everything almond orchards grow. In addition …
Secretary Perdue announces new OneUSDA Internship Program
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the “OneUSDA Internship” opportunity for Summer 2019. As part of the Federal Pathways Program, the OneUSDA Internship will provide students a way to …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-04-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Sponsored Content Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
We won this battle, but the war still rages
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Invasive Trees to Avoid Planting
Over this series, Cathy Isom has told you about plants which are pretty, and those edible, as well as vines that are all invasive plants. Today, she continues with invasive …
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of Matthew J. “Matt” Lohr to serve as Chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-03-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Sponsored Content Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
Specialty and Exotic Produce Delivery Possible with New Sysco Partnership
The Sysco Corporation, will now be offering next-day delivery of specialty and exotic produce items throughout the country, thanks to a recently announced partnership. The company’s e-Commerce platform, Supplies on …