…exempt from the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule. The FDA has issued a Request for Information which will continue receiving comments through November 9. FDA had previously stated…
AB 3030 Raises Several Questions for Ag Groups
…concerns about if the criteria were to become mandated on easements, it would have a detrimental impact on landowners that are entering into easement contracts. One of the underlying issues…
Pandemic Safety Measures Helped Prepare Operations for Fire Season
Some of the pandemic safety measures that have been adopted over the course of the past five months have helped prepare some agricultural operations for the current fire season. The…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-25-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering research toward increasing digestibility in sorghum, how the pandemic…
Industry Disappointed That ELS Cotton Not Included in Latest CFAP Expansion
Despite various industry efforts, The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has refused to include extra-long staple (ELS) cotton in the latest expansion of commodities covered under the Coronavirus Food Assistance…
Why You Should Stake Hydrangea Plants
…bend to the ground , you should stake your plants. Staking also helps keep the plants tidy and in full display in your garden. Additionally, stakes will help support larger…
Lawmakers Encourage Action on Potato Dispute with Mexico
A group of U.S. Senators is encouraging action to be taken in the potato dispute with Mexico. In a letter sent to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade…
Meat Institute Works with OSHA to Protect Workers
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have entered into an alliance to increase safety in the meat sector….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-24-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how the new winery wastewater regulations are proving to…
Application Tips for Limiting Urban Complaints
…nicer to have information from the actual site.” Listen to the full radio report. Application Tips for Limiting Urban Complaints About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
How Far Apart Should You Plant Perennials?
…landscape. A little time and effort spent in proper planting will pay off in the future. If you are planting nursery-grown plants, refer to the label. The preferred spacing is…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-21-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an update on the dicamba “in banc rehearing,” using…
2021 Application Open: Top-10 New Products Competition, Sponsored by Bank of America
…said Jerry Sinift, International Agri-Center® CEO. “The submissions highlight the diversity of our World Ag Expo exhibitors. It’s always tough to narrow the entries down to the final ten!” American…
Time to Start Growing Beets for Your Fall Garden
…of nitrogen. Let them chase squash or melons that will take a lot out of the soil. Plant them now and let them grow until the first frost. Give up…