The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 33rd annual survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $48.90,…
Psyllid Parasitoid Releases Hit Milestone in CA
A magnified photo of tamarixia radiata, a tiny stingless wasp utilized in the Asian citrus psyllid program. The actual size of the wasp has been compared to fleas or particles…
Agri View: BFTP-Drinking a Glass of Milk a Day
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about the health benefits of drinking a glass of milk a day in today’s Agri…
National H-2A Workforce Sets New Record
A new record has been set as it pertains to the size of the H-2A workforce employed in agricultural production. According to figures from the U.S. Department of Labor, the…
Celebrating National Pickle Day
Cathy Isom fill us in about celebrating a popular snack food that Americans eat more than 5-millions pound worth every year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating…
Numerous ACP Found Near Visalia, California
A large population of Asian citrus psyllids (ACP) and nymphs were found in an older residential area northwest of Visalia, California, last week. With multiple life stages of ACP found,…
“We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Applications Now Available
…recommendation; one copy of their high school transcripts; ACT or SAT scores and be graduating from high school during the 2018-2019 school year. “We are thrilled to encourage and support…
Proposition 12 Deadline May Be More Ambitious Than Realistic
…to overhaul their facilities to conform to the new spacing standards. Hog farmers will have until 2022 to meet the new requirements. American producers that do not update their farming…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-14-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for AgNet West Radio Network. Sponsored Content CIR…
Agricultural Stewardship of Water Highlighted in Survey
…The survey typically provides a more accurate picture of agricultural water use, which often highlights the stewardship characteristics of American farmers. “There’s a general notion that maybe the ag sector…
Spotted Lanternfly Could Be Disastrous, Not in CA Yet
…Jersey. Spotted lanternfly fourth (final) instar nymph (immature) Credit: itchydogimages The pest is large, around two inches in length and is a planthopper contrary to its name. The lanternfly is…
Getting A Better Understanding of Water Conditions in Kaweah Sub-Basin
…Groundwater Sustainability Plans. “Those plans in a high-priority, critically over-drafted basins such as the Kaweah Sub-Basin are due by January of 2020, so there’s a mad-dash right now by these…
Agri View: BFTP-Crop Transportation Problems
There are a lot of problems with our highways, bridges and railways. This creates a problem for crop transportation for producers. In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri…
Farm Bill’s Future Unknown as Congress Reshuffles After Election
While the midterm election has come and gone, the 2018 Farm Bill’s future remains to be seen. There are various conflicting reports indicating that a farm bill decision could be…