Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for AgNet West Radio Network. Sponsored Content Parka…
Market Analyst Says Dairy Industry is Under Pressure
…About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for AgNet West Radio Network. Brian Winnekins, WRDN, Durand, Wisconsin and The National Association of Farm Broadcasters contributed to this report. Sponsored…
Independence Variety Finding its Niche
The almond variety Independence was a topic for grower questions at a recent nut conference. Blue Diamond Growers Membership Development Manager Ben Goudie said it looks like the new variety…
Japan May Remove Age Restrictions on Beef Imports
American cattle are now one step closer to no longer having an age restriction for beef products imported by Japan after several years of regulation. Japan’s Food Safety Commission recently…
CA FFA is giving away California Agriculture License Plates for Free
…the first 750 people that submit a competed application. People interested must fill out a Registration (Reg. 17 ) application which can be found at www.calaged.or/foundation and send the application…
Impending Indoor Heat Standard Looks Familiar
…January of 2019. Early talk about the new regulation included several points of contention including the type of work, employee clothing, and overall temperature. AgSafe’s Assistant Director of Education Anna…
Agri View: BFTP-Bats, One of Farmer’s Best Friends
Bats are just creepy creatures to most people. Everett Griner talks about how bats are one of farmer’s best friend in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Bats, One of Farmers Best Friends…
Cell-Cultured Meat Products to Be Regulated by Both USDA and FDA
…development of cultured food products, the public comment period has been extended through December 26, 2018. “The Agencies are actively refining the technical details of the framework, including robust collaboration…
One of the Most Popular Chicken Breeds
…maternal capabilities. Orpingtons also make for wonderful pets and companions for children because of their gentle nature. They’re rather large in comparison to other breeds – averaging about 7 lbs…
Manage the Forest to Control Wildfires
…a natural cycle at work here. Nature knows that the annual growth of grasses and chaparral must be removed, one way or another. We can use grazing or we can…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for AgNet West Radio Network. Sponsored Content Parka…
Severity of NOW Issue Expressed
…were working for the pile and they don’t eat almonds; they eat insects. So moths were coming out of that pile that the birds were going after them.” Machado said…
Getting the Needs of ‘Commercial Organic’ Operations Heard on a National Level
…The diversity of organic farming operations can complicate matters when it comes to addressing specific industry concerns. “I call it ‘commercial organic’ agriculture. We’re not hobby farmers, we grow large…
Increase in Pesticide Use Shouldn’t Be Surprising
UC Cooperative Extension Pomology Advisor David Doll started a recent presentation with slides showing increasing pesticide data. With increasing organic acreage and a more significant push for integrated pest management…