The almond variety Independence was a topic for grower questions at a recent nut conference. Blue Diamond Growers Membership Development Manager Ben Goudie said it looks like the new variety…
Japan May Remove Age Restrictions on Beef Imports
American cattle are now one step closer to no longer having an age restriction for beef products imported by Japan after several years of regulation. Japan’s Food Safety Commission recently…
CA FFA is giving away California Agriculture License Plates for Free
Folks can now show their support for the Agriculture industry just by driving in their car or truck. The California FFA is giving away free California Agriculture license plates to…
Impending Indoor Heat Standard Looks Familiar
The developing indoor heat regulation should look relatively familiar to the industry. Cal/OSHA is putting together the language for new indoor heat prevention standards, and a draft is due by…
Agri View: BFTP-Bats, One of Farmer’s Best Friends
Bats are just creepy creatures to most people. Everett Griner talks about how bats are one of farmer’s best friend in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Bats, One of Farmers Best Friends…
Cell-Cultured Meat Products to Be Regulated by Both USDA and FDA
…development of cultured food products, the public comment period has been extended through December 26, 2018. “The Agencies are actively refining the technical details of the framework, including robust collaboration…
One of the Most Popular Chicken Breeds
Cathy Isom tells us about one of the most popular chicken breeds that have been raised and loved for many years. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One…
Manage the Forest to Control Wildfires
…use fire, or we can ignore it and mother nature will choose fire for us. Ignoring this simple fact of forest management has cost us hundreds of lives and billions…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-19-18
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…
Severity of NOW Issue Expressed
An industry leader recently expressed how bad the navel orange worm issue was last season with something he had never seen before. Blue Diamond Growers Director of Member Relations Mel…
Getting the Needs of ‘Commercial Organic’ Operations Heard on a National Level
Large and mid-size organic growers may need to become more involved in national advocacy groups to ensure their needs are also being considered when lobbying for changes in the industry….
Increase in Pesticide Use Shouldn’t Be Surprising
UC Cooperative Extension Pomology Advisor David Doll started a recent presentation with slides showing increasing pesticide data. With increasing organic acreage and a more significant push for integrated pest management…
Agri View: BFTP-Agriculture Training in Our Schools
Agriculture training in our high schools is changing. Everett Griner talks about how beneficial it is to start this training as a high school student in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Agricultural…
NPPC Testifies In Support Of USMCA
…strong sanitary-phytosanitary (SPS) provisions, including ones on plant inspection equivalence and plant auditing, that expand on rules contained in the old agreement and in the World Trade Organization’s SPS Agreement,…