A citrus tree in the city of Riverside tested positive for huanglongbing (HLB) disease. The detection is the first case of HLB found in a major citrus-producing county and the …
EPA, U.S. Army Move to Rescind 2015 “Waters of the U.S.”
The Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Army, and Army Corps of Engineers (the agencies) are proposing a rule to rescind the Clean Water Rule and re-codify the regulatory text that …
Apiculture Insurance Expanded to More States
Increased safety net available to beekeepers in 48 states. Crop insurance for beekeeper operations has been expanded to include 19 additional states and now spans the entire 48 contiguous states. …
Funding for Research to Improve Livestock and Aquaculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced 40 grants totaling more than $15.7 million for agricultural research on the production of beef, dairy, …
Folta: Ben and Jerry’s Report Work of Bad Science
The following is by Kevin Folta, a land-grant scientist and Professor and Chairman of the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida. There was a time that newspapers published …
UC Asian Citrus Psyllid Scouts Trying to Avert Huanglongbing Disaster
UC has boots on the ground in an unrelenting search for Asian citrus psyllid With two magnifying loops around her neck and a truck stocked with vials and tools for …
Almond Board: Almond Conference Planning
It’s just about time to book your hotel rooms for the annual Almond Conference. Almond Board Manager of Industry Communications, Jenny Nicolau tells us more. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry …
Farm City Newsday, Thursday 7-27-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for Baby Calves: …
Health Care Reform: NFU on What’s Happening Now
As the nation’s policy makers continue to hash out health care reform, farm groups are watching closely. AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill talks with National Farmer’s Union Government …
National Chili Dog Day
If you like chili and hot dogs, Cathy Isom tells us about a national day to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National …
Study Claims Glyphosate in Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
The Organic Consumers Association claims it found traces of glyphosate in 10 of 11 samples of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. The detected levels were far below the ceiling set …
EWG Study Finds High Nitrate Levels in Rural Drinking Water Systems
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) says rural water systems have high levels of nitrates. A new report and database released by EWG this week found that the 30 utilities with …
Clovis Nomination Sent to the Senate
The White House has sent the U.S. Senate the presidents nomination of Sam Clovis to a top Department of Agriculture post. The Senate confirmed this week it received President Trump’s …
Agri View: German Giant Opens Supermarkets
Everett Griner talks about the impact of a German giant opening new supermarkets in today’s Agri View. German Giant Opens Supermarkets By now, the first of some one-hundred supermarkets owned …