Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the E&J Gallo, Constellation deal that is finally done,…
Unique Berry that Tastes Like a Baked Apple
…special berry plant to add to your garden, consider growing cloudberries. These small, rare, delicate plants produce delicious berries and take up such little space. And, they taste like baked…
Webinar on Proposed Revisions to Rangeland Management Directives January 12
There is still an opportunity to learn more about the proposed revisions to the Rangeland Management Directives (RMD). Last month, the U.S. Forest Service released its proposed revisions to its…
APHIS Report Shows Agricultural Animals Do Not Pose Risk for Coronavirus
A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has shown that animals involved in agricultural production do not pose a COVID risk to…
E&J Gallo, Constellation Deal Finally Done
The $810 million dollar deal between E&J Gallo and Constellation Brands was finally approved by the Federal Trade Commission. The deal sends 32 brands from Constellation to Gallo in a move…
Latest Dietary Guidelines Receive Praise from Several Ag Groups
…of recommendations that will benefit all Americans,” said National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Marty Smith. “Beef is one of Americans’ favorite foods, and science consistently shows lean beef can be…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-07-21
…Service Agency, animal activist’s message during the pandemic and ARB offering a virtual one-stop trucking info event. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
USDA Extends Flexibilities Amid Continuing COVID-19 Pandemic
…the agency recognizes the challenges American farmers and ranchers are facing because of the pandemic and is extending crop insurance flexibilities. Relief provided for electronic notifications and signatures has been…
ARB Offering Virtual One-Stop Trucking Information Event
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is offering an online workshop designed to be a one-stop-shop for information about vehicle regulations. The Virtual One-Stop Trucking event is scheduled to take…
Rice Growers Have Until January 11 to Apply for Bid4Birds Habitat Program
The window for rice growers to apply for the Spring 2021 Bid4Birds habitat program is closing on January 11. The program was initially developed in 2014 by The Nature Conservancy…
Almond Update: Why Register Your Farm with FSA?
There are several benefits for producers to register their farm with the Farm Service Agency whether you are applying for services at the time or not. Farm Service Agency’s Brooke…
Getting Rid of Stubborn Tree Stumps from Your Property
Some ways to get rid of stubborn tree stumps from your property. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Sven Lachmann from Pixabay If you have to…
H-2A Wage Freeze Blocked by Federal Judge Ruling
A federal judge has blocked the H-2A wage freeze that the Department of Labor (DOL) announced back in November. The DOL decision would have kept H-2A wages at 2020 rates…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Fifth Round
…American people recover and rebuild and this program helps American families get back on solid ground by ensuring they receive the nutritious food they need during these difficult times.” USDA…