Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill.
Methods for Building Fertile Soil
Cathy Isom tells us some of the best ways to build fertile soil for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Methods for Building Fertile Soil Your …
Gluten Free Wheat Near Reality
Researchers in Europe are close to creating a gluten-free bread. A team of scientists using CRISPR gene-editing technology has found a way to reduce the number of gluten proteins in …
USDA Releases Grain Stocks Estimates
Current corn storage has swelled to levels not seen since the 1980’s, according to new data released by the Department of Agriculture. USDA released its quarterly Grain Stocks report Friday. …
Canada Better Positioned for NAFTA Talks Than 23 Years Ago
Canada’s Prime Minister during the original North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations says the nation is in a better position now than it was 23 years ago to negotiate the …
House Member Outlines Need for Farm Bill
Kansas Republican Representative Roger Marshall says families across the U.S. need the next farm bill. As part of a House Agriculture Committee video series, Marshall says there is “no single …
Senate Ag Sets Northey, Ibach Confirmation Hearing
The Senate Agriculture Committee will consider the nomination of Bill Northey and Greg Ibach Thursday. Northey was nominated by the Trump administration to be the Department of Agriculture undersecretary for …
Agri View: SNAP Changes Ahead
Everett Griner talks about SNAP facing changes under the current administration in today’s Agri View. SNAP Changes Ahead
Soft Durum Wheat Opens Door to Expand Food Uses
Soft Svevo, a new soft durum wheat variety developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their collaborators, could expand the market for wheat. Traditional durum wheats are primarily grown …
Water Board OKs Hike in Water Quality Fees
By Christine Souza To meet budgetary shortfalls affecting water-related programs that require participation by farmers and ranchers, the State Water Resources Control Board approved a rate increase for water-quality related …
Record Crop Value in Sacramento County
The 2016 Crop and Livestock Report that was recently released by the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office showed that the area’s farmers and ranchers have set a record for their …
Farm City Newsday, Friday 9-29-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill.
National Coffee Day
Cathy Isom fills you in on why you might be inclined to have an extra cup of joe today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Coffee Day …
Packer Capacity to Keep Up With Expanding Beef Herd
A new report says the U.S. beef herd will keep expanding through the end of this decade but there shouldn’t be any need for increased beef packer capacity. The report …