House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro introduced the Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act. The Connecticut Democrat says the legislation will increase and improve the Department of Agriculture’s procurement of fresh…
USDA to Host Virtual Data Users’ Meeting
The Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will hold its biannual Data Users’ Meeting virtually next month. The Data Users’ Meeting is held to share recent and pending statistical…
Funding Available for Developing More Sustainable Pest Management Tools
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has opened the application period for the 2022 Alliance and Research Grants. DPR is offering $5.55 million in potential funding to expedite the transition…
USDA is Asking What Cell-Cultured Meat Should Be Called
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for insight on what cell-cultured meat and poultry should be called. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has put out an…
Best and Worst Companions for Your Guava Crop
…Plants for Guava trees include: citrus trees, chives, marigold, comfrey, and borage. Some of the worst companion plants are cucumber, egg plant, and potato. For all of their hardiness, guava…
Governor’s Veto of AB 616 ‘Protects the Sanctity of the Secret Ballot’
Several agricultural organizations have expressed support for Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 616. The bill would have eliminated the secret ballot process for voting on issues of union representation….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show has stories about ag groups pushing for action on issues of ocean carrier practices,…
Almond Update: ALP Golf Tournament Back to Support Ag Education
The annual golf tournament put on by the Almond Leadership Program (ALP) is back again for 2021. Proceeds from the event will all go towards the ALP’s mission to raise…
Study Shows Ag Retailers Thoughts on Carbon Markets
A new survey by Axiom Marketing shows the participation levels and interest in Carbon Markets from ag retailers, a top source of information for farmers. The research from the Minneapolis-based…
USTR Tai Meets with United Kingdom on Trade
United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai met virtually with United Kingdom Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan. Ambassador Tai emphasized her commitment to deepening bilateral trade and…
Caring for Your Guava Tree Once You Get it in Soil
How to care for your guava tree once you get it in soil. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Akhmad Bayuri from Pixabay If you have…
DPR Considering Multiple Angles in Development of Pesticide Notification Network
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is incorporating input from a variety of interests in the development of the Pesticide Notification Network. With an allocation of $10 million in…
Reducing Irrigation Achieves Same Quality and Yield in Winegrape Research
New winegrape research looking at irrigation levels has produced some positive results for growers in coastal areas of California. Lead author of a research paper that was recently published, Kaan…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features information on the development of a statewide pesticide notification network, as well as…