…sheep. For one, sheep are social animals. They should never be kept singly, which is why most people keep them in flocks. Sheep kept with other animals are more friendly,…
Understanding the California Water Futures Market
…which is a composite of water transactions throughout the state of California that gives you a weekly price of water.” There has been some concern that opening a water futures…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
Agricultural industry members recently testified at a Senate hearing about the value that farming can provide in addressing climate concerns. Members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and…
Farm City Newsday 1,000 Episodes Celebration Wraps Up with Biobest
…control insects in its portfolio, as well as bumblebees for natural pollination. The biobest team also helps craft biological control plans to match the needs of individual farming operations. Morales…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-16-21
…point for the new food safety rule, weighing the cost of farming versus food insecurity, and a drone company is using AI to count fruit while in flight. Tune in…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
…removes another barrier to entry for sons and daughters or other beginning farmers to carry-on our agricultural legacy and make farming more accessible to all.” The legislation is also being…
Coalition Highlights Value of Crop Insurance as Congress Develops Budget
…crop insurance policy.” Nearly 60 different organizations representing farming, banking, and conservation interests make up the coalition. Some of the groups include the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Council of…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Dan Newhouse introduced the legislation that is designed to reform the H-2A…
The Western View: Ag Safety Awareness
Safety needs to be top of mind for anyone on the farm. Statistically, farms are risky places. With an loss time accident rate of around 20 per cent, farming is…
FACA Expands Membership and Narrows Its Focus
…“FACA’s 40-plus proposals demonstrate farmers and ranchers must be treated as partners as we work together to build on the impressive advances already achieved toward climate-smart farming,” American Farm Bureau…
Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices
…(NRCS) and the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF). The partnership will help strengthen collaborative efforts between organic producers and NRCS field staff. “This partnership will ensure NRCS field staff better…
Goal® 2XL and GoalTender® now exclusively from Nufarm
…with both post-emerge activity and lasting pre-emerge residual, are highly tankmix compatible, and support resistance management. When low VOC requirements must be met, turn to GoalTender herbicide. Goal 2XL’s user-friendly…
Wine Industry Sustainability Highlighted in Recent Report
California producers have been making continuous strides in wine industry sustainability over the years. A recent report from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) shows the vast majority of the…
State of Organic Produce 2020 Report Released by OPN
…health and fresh produce is crystal clear in the data shared in this first-ever report. Organic produce is, and will remain, a key driver of retail sales.” OPN had been…