…in 2007, representing organic fertilizer producers, distributors, and retailers. The association works with local Farm Advisors, Extension Agents and Ag Commissioners in organizing each workshop to ensure every event is…
NCBA Welcomes Legislation Aimed to Help Livestock Haulers
…– regardless of HOS requirements – if they come within 150-air miles of their delivery point. Ensures that, after the driver completes their delivery and the truck is unloaded, the…
Almond Matters: Sharing Farm Stories to Counter Misinformation
…educating those who have no understanding of where their food comes from or the amount of work that goes into feeding the world. The heightened attention the environment is receiving…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-01-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering what caused a decrease in ACP populations in Southern…
2019 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship to be Hosted in California
…WLAC, tune into the live online stream onwww.LMAauctions.com. The interviews will be on Friday, June 7 starting at 3:00 p.m. (PST). The auctioneering competition will be at Tulare Sales Yard…
Tamarixia Helps Reduce Psyllid Population in Southern California
A magnified photo of tamarixia radiata, a tiny stingless wasp utilized in the Asian citrus psyllid program. The actual size of the wasp has been compared to fleas or particles…
Why You Should Consider Growing St. John’s Wort
…coming up on This Land of Ours. Why You Should Consider Growing St. John’s Wort St. John’s Wort is known as nature’s antidepressant, and although it’s not officially approved by…
Labor Shortages Continue for California Farms
California farmers and ranchers report that labor shortages continue to be an issue despite multiple efforts to help remedy the problem. The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) worked with the…
Online Tool Available for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Dairy producers will have an online resource available to them that can assist with decisions related to the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. The web-based tool was developed through…
Report Released on Rural Broadband and Benefits of Next Generation Precision Agriculture
…result in at least $47 billion in national economic benefits every year. “Broadband and Next Generation Precision Agriculture are critical components for creating vital access to world-class resources, tools and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-30-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how the proposed lighting rules and show a skewed…
The Western View: When Wild Bill Played Baseball
…as they are today, and the hometown team could count on a rowdy crowd coming out to watch them play. Fortunately, Kansas City had a town-wide ban on guns. That…
Trees with Leaves You Can Eat
Linden Tree If you are a forager for food, Cathy Isom lets you know about some trees that have leaves that you can eat. That’s coming up on This Land…
NCC Says E15 Waiver Will Harm Chicken Producers
…volatility requirements for E15 fuel blends during the summer season,” said NCC President Mike Brown in new comments filed today. In previous comments submitted regarding the proposed 2019 required volume obligations (Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2018–0167),…