A day before his Inauguration, now President Donald Trump praised his pick for Agriculture Secretary, former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue. At a candlelight dinner for donors and politicians, Trump spoke…
Agri View: A Clear Misunderstanding
…understand agriculture and how it functions. It is not possible to produce a crop without certain chemicals. But there are those that will not accept that. And without adequate water,…
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…
USDA Proposes Revisions to Genetic Engineering Policy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is proposing to revise regulations (7 CFR Part 340) regarding the importation, interstate movement and environmental release of…
Georgia Agriculture Under Former Governor Sonny Perdue
Agriculture can rest assured that former Georgia Governor and now Agriculture Secretary nominee Sonny Perdue will be friendly to farmers and ranchers. With strong ties and being very much involved…
Business, Agriculture Pressing Trump to Salvage TPP
Business interests, along with agriculture groups, want the new administration to reconsider the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade deal incoming President Donald Trump vowed to drop on “day one” once in…
Uncertainty Ahead for Organic Animal Welfare Rule
…and Senate agriculture committees condemned the rule following its announcement by the Department of Agriculture. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service administrator said the new standards “allow producers to compete on a…
Agri View: Labor Intensive Crop
…even that the last strawberries you enjoyed probably came from California. You are not surprised? Well you shouldn’t be. California is our number one agriculture state. And strawberries are their…
NPPC Endorses Pruitt For EPA Administrator
Pruitt Calling him a champion for American agriculture and a strong advocate for sound science and the rule of law, the National Pork Producers Council endorsed Oklahoma Attorney General Scott…
National Pork Producers Delegate Body Appointed
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of 163 producers and five importers to the 2017 National Pork Producers Delegate Body. The appointees were selected from nominees…
CDFA Farm Bill Listening Sessions
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross is holding several public forums across the state seeking input from farmers, ranchers and other stakeholders on priorities for the…
2017 California Processing Tomato Report
…California Processing Tomato Report. This early processing tomato estimate is funded by the California League of Food Processors, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Read the…
Common Crop Chemical Leaves Bees Susceptible to Deadly Viruses
…synergistic mortality in honey bee larvae.” Other authors on the paper include Diana Cox-Foster, USDA-ARS-PWA Pollinating Insect Research Unit. The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture…
Funding for Potato Breeding Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of $1.85 million in funding for regional potato breeding research to support the development…