Dairy prices in the international market saw the steepest increase since May as New Zealand experiences dry weather conditions, causing a decline in production. New Zealand serves as the world’s …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-05-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Today we hear about the expected low snowpack totals from the first measurement of 2018 and …
Celebrating Our Feathered Friends
Everyone loves birds. Cathy Isom tells us this is a day to shine a light on some of our feathered friends. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating …
Arrest Made in $1.5 Million Cattle Theft
On January 4 law enforcement announced that a cattle theft suspect has finally been arrested and is now awaiting a hearing in Tulare County. Sheriff Mike Boudreaux reported that 36-year-old …
“Connect Americans Now” Formed to Improve Rural Broadband Access
A group of community leaders, rural advocates, and industry innovators have come together to form “Connect Americans Now.” Their goal is to work with the Federal Communications Commission and other …
Dairy Farming Desperate for Immigration Reform
Next to the cost of feeding their animals, the cost of labor on dairy farms will always take up a large share of the budget. A Milk Business Dot Com …
Winterkill Likely in Wheat Belt
A large portion of the nation’s winter wheat crop lacks a protective layer of snow cover and meteorologists are saying the recent deep freeze is doing some damage. Snow cover …
USDA Wants More Done to Combat Crop Insurance Fraud
The Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the Risk Management Agency hasn’t done enough to combat crop insurance fraud. Since 2001, the RMA has contracted with the …
Eleven States Support Injunction Against California’s Prop 65 Regulation
Attorneys General in 11 states have filed a brief in support of a preliminary injunction that multiple Ag organizations are seeking against California’s Prop 65. Additionally, the U.S. Chamber of …
Agri View: Texas Storm Losses
Everett Griner talks about Texas storm losses in today’s Agri View. It takes time to calculate total losses from where natural disasters strike. Like Hurricane Harvey which struck the Texas …
Register for Produce Safety Training
Registration is available for a series of Produce Safety training sessions that will meet the new standards for food safety under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The Farm Employers …
Water Commission Hears Water Project Proposals
The California Water Commission recently heard proposals for 11 different projects at the agency’s December meeting. Proponents of the various projects all made presentations to the commissioners, with time available …
Register for the 2018 Statewide Pistachio Day
Registration is open for the 2018 Statewide Pistachio Day happening at the Visalia Convention Center on Wednesday, January 17. The event will provide updates on the latest research-based production methods. …
CDFA Awards Funding to Support Ag Education Through California Agriculture License Plate Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has awarded $260,000 for six projects that enhance agricultural education and leadership opportunities for students, teachers and youth under the 2017 California Special …