…California Department of Food and Agriculture has detected huanglongbing (HLB) in an Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) captured live through routine monitoring in the area of Los Angeles County currently under…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
FFA Jackets Awarded to Students by County Farm Bureau
…investment in young people who are motivated and excited to further their education in agriculture thru the Future Farmers of America,” stated Airoso. FFA helps the next generation rise up…
USDA Investments Make Big Impact for Rural America in 2015
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released a report detailing the tangible results across rural America that stemmed from investments by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development team in local…
Friends of the California State Fair Offer Students Money
…following areas: agriculture, animal science, arts, business, culinary, education, enology, event planning, fair industry management, international studies, teaching and viticulture. This program seeks to motivate well-rounded, high academic achievers that…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
American Farm Bureau Expresses Support for Senate Child Nutrition Legislation Goals
The American Farm Bureau Federation told Senate Agriculture Committee leaders today that it supports the goals of the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016. In a letter…
President Vetoes Resolution of Disapproval of WOTUS
…the outcome remains certain, the path is now much longer. “Rather than ditch the rule, the President ignored the tidal wave of opposition to appease the EPA’s radical agenda,” said…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Agri View: Agriculture Productivity
Everett Griner talks about agriculture productivity in today’s Agri View. Agriculture Productivity From USDA Economic Research Service Agricultural Productivity It is widely agreed that increased productivity, arising from innovation and…
Cattle Price Declines Expected This Year
…the forecasts. Further Cattle Price Declines Expected This Year “Year-over-year we expect me in production to increase and those cattle prices to soften.” Agriculture Department outlook board chairman Seth Meyer…
Fresno State to Host Brazilian Delegation Tour, Attend Ag Workshop
…The Lyles Global Innovation Academy specializes in workshops, training and professional development opportunities centered on innovation and entrepreneurship for international constituents. “We are pleased to host the ag technology cohort…
Vilsack Leads Trade Mission to Chile and Peru
Vilsack The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will lead a trade mission March 14 to March 18 to expand export opportunities for U.S. agriculture…
Communications Now Could Ease Future Port Issues
…port shutdown last year hit the agriculture industry hard as overseas exports came to a halt for an extended period of time. Almond Board of California CEO Richard Waycott says…