There are two vacancies that need to be filled at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The first open position is with the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention …
Amazon Grocery Delivery Not as Robust as Projected
While more than half of American households have an Amazon Prime membership, it appears the number of members who ordered groceries at least once a month took a step backward …
Looking for the 2019 Agriculturalist of the Year
Do you know someone who should be the face of California agriculture? The California State Fair is looking for the 2019 Agriculturalist of the Year. Cal Expo said in a press release that The …
Perdue Applauds 2018 Accomplishments for Agriculture Industry
The year 2018 brought both challenges and achievements to the agriculture industry across the nation and right here in California. USDA’s Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue highlighted some of the accomplishments …
Roughly 11 Percent of the Thanksgiving Food Dollar Goes to Farmers
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has found that for every Thanksgiving food dollar spent, farmers and ranchers receive only 11.3 cents. The annual Thanksgiving edition of the NFU Farmer’s Share …
Californian Once Again Leads National FFA Officer Team
The National FFA Officer Team will be led by a Californian for the second straight year. Luke O’Leary of San Luis Obispo will be serving as the President of the …
Tractor Supply Company Shows Support During National 4-H Week
The National 4-H Week is being recognized from October 8 through 14 this year and serves as a time to highlight the importance of the largest youth development and empowerment …
National Cooperative Month Looks to the Future of Agriculture
The month of October is recognized as National Cooperative Month to highlight and celebrate the significant impact that cooperatives have on the community. There are more than 40,000 cooperatives in …
Garth Brooks Announces Private Concert for the National FFA Organization
Exclusive Show for the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo Garth Brooks, the reigning Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year, will take the stage in Indianapolis for a private show at this year’s …
Ag Holds Roundtable on Lawsuit Abuse
A special agriculture roundtable discussion took place on Friday in Raleigh, North Carolina. The goal was to highlight a recent wave of nuisance lawsuits in the state targeting hog farms. …
Agri View: Evolution of the Tractor
Have you ever thought about how important the tractor is to agriculture? Maybe what one invention making the tractor what it is today? Everett Griner talks about that invention. He …
Frozen Produce Just as Nutritious as Fresh
Frozen produce can provide essentially the same vitamins, minerals, and taste of fresh produce while costing less in dollars spent at the grocery store and food waste. Opting for frozen …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-11-18
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, …
Providing Perspective on the Annual Dirty Dozen List
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released their annual Dirty Dozen list, which according to their methodology, names the produce that has the highest levels of pesticide residue. The analysis …