Global food prices trended higher in February, increasing half a percent compared to January. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations released its Food Price Index Monday. While…
Farm City Newsday March 06
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USDA Confirms H7 Avian Influenza in Tennessee
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H7 avian influenza (HPAI) of North American wild bird…
Legislation Would Address Agro-Terrorism
…time to shore up our authorities regarding coordination and mitigation should our nation be hit by biological attack on our food and agriculture.” New York Republican Dan Donovan, who co-sponsored…
Agri View: Citrus Disease Eradication
Everett Griner talks about eradication of the Asian Citrus Psyllid in today’s Agri View. Citrus Disease Eradication One of the greatest successes in the history of agriculture was the eradication…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 03
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The Case Against More Farm Bill Funding
…the Heritage Foundation, the Environmental Working Group, and Taxpayers for Common Sense gave testimony this week against the idea of more funding. Politico’s Morning Agriculture Report says the groups were…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 02
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Almond Board: When Should You Water?
…such as University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension. Please email Spencer Cooper, for an in-the-orchard visit or phone consultation. Spencer’s support allows for system-specific recommendations…
Farm Credit System Able To Weather Economic Downturn
Loan delinquencies and other signs of repayment problems are expected to increase in 2017 among farmers and ranchers. Politico’s Morning Agriculture Report says in spite of that, the farm credit…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 01
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Tarping Fines Could Be Costly
…many ways to make sure they are properly complying with the regulation. “(The industry) can contact the county, local grower liaisons and also the California Department of Food and Agriculture.”…
Reflections of a Farm Broadcaster
…visiting area agriculture around Modesto, and being with the YF&R group Saturday evening, offered me a rare opportunity to tour Wenger’s farm operations and others around his hometown. The experience…
Feed Industry Welcomes New Secretary of Commerce
…continued development and success of the U.S. feed industry.” The association says it looks forward to working with Secretary Ross, and the secretary of agriculture, to ensure the international trade…