Heliae Agriculture is joining the month-long celebration of the Farm City Newsday podcast’s 1,000th episode. The company has partnered with AgNet West in providing $5,000 worth of their product PhycoTerra…
Agricultural Exports Projected to Grow Over Next 10 Years
…complications related to COVID-19, American agricultural exports are projected to grow nearly two percent annually. Increasing export values for 2021 are supported by commodities such as meat products, cotton, soybeans,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-10-21
…Diamondback Moth IPM trial showing effectiveness in mating disruption and data shows citrus tarping has a positive impact on ACP movement. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Data Shows that Citrus Tarping Having Positive Impact on ACP Movement
Data shows that regulated tarping practices for citrus are having a positive impact on mitigating the movement of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). Researchers at the Data Analysis and Tactical Operations…
Chores Needing to Be Done in the Garden in March
…annuals, such as Marigolds and Petunias, can be planted this month. Spring has also sprung in the lower elevations of the Southwest. This means it’s time to prune spring-blooming shrubs…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
…Market Transparency Act of 2021. Other cosponsors of the bill include Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Braun. The legislation is receiving support from a variety of agricultural organizations. “America’s ranchers…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the CA representatives on House Ag Committee subcommittee rosters,…
Report Highlights Impact of Weak U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
…and walnuts in key export markets. However, currency weakness in Iran could prove to be problematic for American pistachio exports. Listen to the radio report below. Report Highlights Impact of…
Culantro is a Tasty New Option to Grow in Your Garden
…a seasoning for many different Caribbean, Latin American, and Asian cuisine. It’s commonly used in dishes that contain meats, vegetables, and chutneys. Culantro (Eryngium foetidum) by Mokkie via Wikimedia Commons…
Budget Hearings to Consider UC Funding Restoration
…or not this is actually a full restoration of ongoing funding, or if it’s one-time funding,” said Glenda Humiston, UC ANR Vice President. “There’s a huge difference as far how…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
The U.S. Senate passed the American Rescue Plan Act over the weekend. The $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill will head back to the U.S. House of Representatives for another vote….
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Dan Newhouse introduced the legislation that is designed to reform the H-2A…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a collaborative exchange project that looks at dairy sustainability,…
Researchers Compiling Information on Spotted Lanternfly
Researchers have worked to compile a comprehensive resource on spotted lanternfly. The spotted lanternfly first arrived in the U.S. back in 2014 and has created a host of problems for…