A new survey by GMO Answers shows many Americans remain confused over genetically modified organisms, and that this lack of knowledge may be driving overall uncertainty and discomfort. However, the …
Almond Update: Post-Harvest Nutrition. Do You Need Nitrogen?
Post-harvest Nutrition is important for growers to be thinking about as harvest wraps up. Nitrogen is important for trees but the Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager of Agricultural Research Sebastian …
Agri View: Pollination Help
Everett Griner talks about money allocated for a pollination study in today’s Agri View. Pollination Help Here is where it started. One-third of all United States crops requires pollination by …
Significant Changes to the Endangered Species Act on the Horizon
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) may be receiving a significant overhaul as lawmakers move forward with legislation that would establish the most substantial changes to the law in decades. The …
Water Works: Water Year 2018 Well Below Average
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, as the new water year begins the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released the annual water year recap titled …
NCF Accepting Applications for CME Beef Industry Scholarships
The National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF) is now accepting applications for 2019-2020 beef industry scholarships sponsored by CME Group. Ten scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded to outstanding students pursuing …
Pumpkin Seeds Pack Protein Punch
Cathy Isom lets us know about the little seed that packs the perfect protein punch. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pumpkin Seeds Pack Protein Punch As the temperatures …
Ag Economy Index Sharply Lower on Farm Income Concerns
Concerns over weak farm income forced a sharp decline in the monthly Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The index dropped to a reading of 114, 15 points below its …
USMCA Trade Deal Sets Stage for Addressing China Trade
With the North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiation effort complete, the Trump administration is expected to turn its trade attention to China and its neighbors. The U.S. and China are …
Canada Dairy Industry: New NAFTA a Bad Outcome
Dairy farmers in Canada “paid the price” to conclude an international trade agreement, according to Dairy Farmers of Canada. The recently announced U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement that will replace the …
FDA Proposes New Food Recall Guidelines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a draft of new food recall guidelines that will revise when retail information is released in the event of a food …
USMCA: No Pathway Forward for Beef Labeling
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association expressed disappoint a new trade deal between the U.S., Mexico and Canada does not include a viable pathway forward for country-of-origin labeling on U.S. beef products. …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-03-18
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, …
Scientists and Economists Unite Against USDA Move
More than 1,100 scientists and economists penned a letter opposing the Trump administration proposal to realign and relocate programs within the Department of Agriculture. The group is opposed to the …