…strong and current commitments of 11.5 million bales at this point in the marketing year is the second-highest level on record.” China is responsible for a portion of those commitments…
Edible and Delicious Ground Cover Plants
Cathy Isom has a few suggestions for you about some edible and delicious ground cover plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Edible and Delicious Ground Cover Plants…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…possible.” The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 34,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of nearly 5.6…
USMCA Vote Moves Deal Closer to Ratification
…turkey, and eggs in Canada. The trade deal will also eliminate Canada’s wheat grading system, which will allow U.S. producers to be more competitive. “NAWG applauds those Members of Congress…
Proceeding with Caution in Hemp Industry
…if they do grow, they better get a secure buyer in place that has processing facilities that can handle the crop they grow because it’s a new game out there…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-19-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how trade relations with China are impacting the almond…
Almond Update: China Dispute Impact and Overall Picture
The announcement of the ‘phase-one’ agreement with China was good news for industries across California. However, the dispute has been going on long enough to show effects on supply chains…
USDA Encourages Input for EQIP Rule
…2020. The EQIP program helps producers plan and implement more than 150 different conservation practices on working lands. The interim rule, which includes changes made through the 2018 Farm Bill,…
Sun-Loving Vegetables and Herbs for Your Garden
Cathy Isom lets you know about some of the sun-loving vegetables and herbs that enjoy hot sunny spots in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sun-Loving…
Almond Matters: Reviewing the 2019 Season and Prepping for 2020
…really interesting is if you look at data from a lot of our trial work, even within the same field there is a tremendous amount of variability as you move…
FARM 4.0 Standards Effective January 1
…as puts forth requirements for continuing education of employees. Operations that fail to comply with MCAP specifications within nine months will be downgraded to a “Conditional Certification.” If the operation…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-18-19
AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman hosts the show today with Danielle on assignment. The episode covers produce safety rule inspections that are coming for small farms sooner than expected, fed’s getting…
Ban of Chlorpyrifos Products Continues to Expand
…state to prohibit the use of the product. Beginning January 1, chlorpyrifos will no longer be allowed for aerial application, with the exception of apple tree trunks. A complete ban…
Feds Get Involved in Fixing Friant-Kern Canal
Friant-Kern Canal Agriculture Landscape The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is looking for input from the public related to plans to repair a 33-mile stretch of the Friant-Kern Canal. The waterway…