…that up to 1 million acres of productive farmland will be permanently fallowed in the San Joaquin Valley, about 20 percent of the farmland currently in production. California swill permanently…
New FDA Plan for Leafy Greens Food Safety
…certification programs, and collecting that information in a centralized ‘Leafy Green Data Trust.’ The new leafy greens food safety approach will also include meeting with different growers to address issues…
The Western View: Farmers Get the Pork Into the Barrel
Agriculture has always been the base of American society. It was just as important to the Indigenous people that developed corn and squash crops as it was to the newcomers,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-03-20
…percent, the EU contemplating allowing American agriculture in a trade deal, and the recent work furthering the mitigation of methane emissions from dairy cows. Tune in to the show for…
Correcting the Misinformation About Emissions from Animal Agriculture
…from diets to address climate change. A study that was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science noted that even if every American stopped consuming meat GHG…
AFBF Expands Mental Health Awareness Welcoming Farm State of Mind Campaign
…strong majority of farmers and farm workers say financial issues, farm or business problems and fear of losing the farm impact farmers’ mental health.” American Farm Bureau will expand mental…
Chinese Market Slowing Opening for U.S. Ag Products
The Chinese market is beginning to open up for American agricultural products as the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement begins to be implemented. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny…
2020 “Growing Together” Black Farmer Conference with Urban Farmers to be Held February 29
…of NRCS California. “NRCS continues to increase its outreach efforts to minority producers. African American farmers, especially in the Central Valley, constitute an important group of farmers who can benefit…
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to Focus on Leveraging Innovation Through Skilled Workforce
…serves on the boards of both the American Association of Community Colleges and NC3, the National Coalition of Certification Centers for career technical education. The Main Day program on March…
Golden State Dairy Management Conference Coming Up in March
…Advisors, as well as the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists. Heguy noted that the Golden State Dairy Management Conference will have pertinent information for “anyone who’s interested in California…
USDA Looks to Expedite Technological Advancements
…American agriculture to better meet future global demands,” will also make it easier for farmers to get their hands on technological advancements to be successful, “environmentally, socially, and economically.” Deputy…
USDA Unveils Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…energy. “We know we have a challenge facing us: to meet future food, fiber, fuel, and feed demands with finite resources. USDA’s Agriculture Innovation Agenda is our opportunity define American…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-20-20
…in Japan and Korea, USDA’s newest initiative to provide the growing population in food, fiber, and fuel all while reducing American agriculture’s environmental footprint and hear an optimistic market forecast…
President Trump Signs New Water Delivery Rules: ‘You’ll Be Able to Farm Your Land’
…nearly 70 percent,” said President Trump. “With today’s actions, we will help bring farmland back to life.” President Trump also highlighted the other recent developments that should help farmers moving…