…calculation of trade mitigation payments. “We appreciated your efforts to quickly reopen the 2018 signup for the Margin Protection Program for Dairy, and we are ever-grateful for your advocacy on…
Grassley: No Trade Aid for Smithfield Foods
…aid assistance. The Post says the idea of a bailout program helping out Smithfield has angered small hog producers across the country. The Post report says the situation shows how…
Celebrating National Oatmeal Day
In today’s program, Cathy Isom is celebrating America’s favorite breakfast food. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Oatmeal Day Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, or dinner,…
Drought Monitor: Wet Harvest Continues Next Week
…in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma were extremely dry. Recent rains have turned the tables, and much of the Midwest is experiencing wet harvest conditions. The Drought Monitor notes that a…
Fall Garden Transition Do’s and Don’ts
…now, the garden harvest has slowed down quite a bit. Things to put on your To Do List include: planting seeds, dividing mature plants, adjusting soil pH, mineralizing soil PH,…
USDA Announces 2019 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…sessions with agricultural industry leaders. USDA Chief Economist Robert Johansson will present the 2019 Economic Outlook for Agriculture. Future Leaders in Agriculture Program The USDA Future Leaders in Agriculture Program…
Almond Update: Postharvest Time Still Important
Late almond variety harvest is wrapping up but this isn’t the end of the season. Reducing tree stress postharvest is critical for trees and Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager…
China-owned Smithfield Foods Eligible for U.S. Trade Relief
…Virginia-based, but China-owned, pork company can apply for federal money under a program created this summer. JBS of Brazil is also eligible to apply. The Department of Agriculture announced the…
HLB Detections Nearing 1,000, Priorities Refocused
…trees in Garden Grove and Anaheim,” said Interim Citrus Program Director with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Victoria Hornbaker. “A lot of what we’re finding is in response…
USDA Announces Update to National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
…Economist with representatives of all federal agencies with responsibilities in IPM research, implementation, or education programs. These agencies include Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of the Interior (DOI), and Department…
New BeeWhere Program to Provide Better Protection of Bee Hives
The BeeWhere program unveiled at the California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA) conference is designed to promote bee health and safety by encouraging communication between beekeepers and pesticide applicators….
Ag Co-ops Top List of Largest Cooperatives
…while the top 100 list is led by agriculture “ Cooperatives can be seen in just about every industry across America, including local food, finance, housing and energy.” 52 of…
Benefits of FARMER Program Highlighted at Fresno Event
The end results of the FARMER program were put on full display for several assembly members, industry group leaders and members of the media at a recent event held in…
Agri View: BFTP-The Development of Agritourism
…deal about this being a threat to our migrant labor force. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner… (NOTE: The workshop mentioned in this program is no longer available.)…