…in funding for organic and specialty crops, actually research in general, they’re authorized higher. Now of course the next step is fighting for appropriations.” About the Author Brian German Facebook…
New ‘Bee Where’ Program Should Be Here By Spring
The ‘Bee Where’ program that was launched at the California Association of Pest Control Advisors annual conference is expected to be ready to go by spring. Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner…
Farmland Access Remains A Challenge for Young and Beginning Farmers
…the ages of 25 and 34 actually grew by 2.2 percent between 2007 and 2012. However, nearly a third of farming operations are still being led by someone age 65…
China and U.S. Attempt to Resolve Trade Issues Within 90 Days
The bilateral trade war with China while still there, seems to be simmering down. Last week, China purchased 300,000 tons of U.S. soybeans and recently agreed to do away with…
Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresher, Longer
Caring for your Christmas tree is extremely important. Cathy Isom gives you some ways to keep your Christmas tree fresher, longer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A…
Ag Must Be Part Of U.S.-EU Trade Deal, Groups Insist
…in food and agricultural goods of nearly $11 billion last year. That deficit was $1.8 billion in 2000. “This is not because European consumers do not want American products,” the…
Farm Bureau’s Duvall, Aiken Cite Strengths of Clean Water Rule
…American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. Duvall spoke in Tennessee during an agricultural stakeholder meeting on the newly proposed Waters of the United States Rule. The event, hosted by…
USDA Traveler Website Helps Santa and His Elves
…ranchers and citizens.” Both food items and other agricultural-based items (things like plants, seeds, and gifts made from wood or plants) from other countries can carry pests and diseases not…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-18-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
The Western View: What We Don’t Know About Geo-Engineering
…they have an answer. They want to engineer the sky to reduce the impact of sunlight upon the earth. One group from Harvard plans to launch a geo-engineering experiment soon. Their idea…
Hesitation in Celebrating Interim Trade Deal with China
…March 1st deadline in order to delay further action. Some economists have expressed skepticism that negotiations will achieve what will be necessary to avoid any further retaliatory tariff action. About…
Tips on Caring for Your Christmas Tree
In previous programs, Cathy Isom gave you tips on planting, and growing, your own Christmas tree. In today’s program Cathy has some important tips about caring for your Christmas tree…
Round Two of Trade Mitigation Payments Coming From USDA
…damage caused to the agriculture industry from retaliatory tariffs imposed on American goods. “The President reaffirmed his support for American farmers and ranchers and made good on his promise, authorizing…
More Produce Recalled from E. coli Outbreak
…have come in contact with the new produce recalled after harvest. No test involving the filtered and treated water has come back as positive for the disease, and Adam Bros. said the…