In the U.S., a biostimulant product cannot be labeled as such because of the vagueness of the claim. The products are allowed and marketed, but in many states, they must …
Well-Known Herbicide Products Change Hands, Keep Label Details
Two well-known herbicide products have recently changed hands, but the product labels and chemistries will remain the same. Earlier in the year, NuFarm acquired both the Goal and GoalTender brands. …
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives State and Federal Support
The Proposition 12 challenge brought by the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has received significant support. A total of 20 states as well as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) …
Weather Largely Cooperative for Start of Citrus Season
It appears that the start of the citrus season has been a good one for California growers. After a fairly mild fall, the recent drop in temperatures is helping to …
Creative Alternatives to Christmas Tree and Holiday Decorating
Some creative alternatives to Christmas tree and holiday decorating. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. You can take just about anything to create a holiday tree and decorations. …
Developing Sorghum Opportunities in the West
There is a lot of work taking place to help develop sorghum opportunities in the West. National Sorghum Producers CEO Tim Lust highlighted the Salk Institute investing $2 million to …
Report Shows Strong Demand for Agricultural Graduates
A new report highlights a promising job market for agricultural graduates. The report was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and …
Week in Review: STOP USE of Organic Fertilizer Product and Vilsack Back to Lead USDA
The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently issued a statewide quarantine for the organic fertilizer product Agro Gold WS. President-elect Joe Biden has officially selected Tom Vilsack to once …
Beef Industry Largely Rebounding from Initial Pandemic Challenges
The beef industry is largely rebounding from the initial challenges that COVID-19 presented earlier in the year. The pandemic created a significant strain on the beef supply chain early on. …
Statewide Quarantine Issued for Organic Fertilizer Product
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently issued a statewide quarantine for the organic fertilizer product Agro Gold WS. A Stop Use notice was announced on December 4 …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Chick-fil-A suit against chicken producers for price-fixing, animal activists …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID-19 protocols contributing to congestion at ports, a recap …
Flowers that can be Planted Near a Vegetable Garden
The flowers you should plant near your veggies in the garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re feeling discouraged by the long list of plants you …
New Strawberry Variety to Hit the Market in 2022
A new variety of strawberry is expected to hit U.S. grocery stores by 2022. A new type of white strawberry has been developed at the University of Florida (UF) Institute …