More people are struggling with their weight than ever before and the vast majority are losing the battle. Hi, I’m Rachel Eslick with your AgNet West Health Bite and today…
Citrus Production Declines in Volume and Value
…row of declining production numbers. While not as substantial as volume, citrus value fell by three percent compared to last year. Data shows the value of the U.S. citrus crop…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-21-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show covers agriculture’s reaction to the latest development with Senate Bill 559, Canada’s new requirements…
McKinney Named New CEO of NASDA
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) announced that Ted McKinney is the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. The group says he will lead NASDA in amplifying the…
Common Diseases to Look Out for to Protect the Citrus Crop
Some common diseases to look out for to protect your citrus crop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Disease progress of citrus canker. Growing homegrown citrus fruits is…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-20-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show is filled with stories about the proposed tax changes that could affect agriculture, food…
Cryan Joining AFBF as Chief Economist
The American Farm Bureau Federation Announced Dr. Roger Cryan will join the organization as chief economist next month. Cryan joins Farm Bureau after serving as director of the Department of…
U.S. Dairy Industry Advances Solutions to Deliver a More Sustainable and Secure Food System
The U.S. dairy community is reaffirming its commitment to be part of the climate solution, pledging to address its total greenhouse gas footprint. The industry is also setting goals to…
Ag Coalition Pleads for Action Addressing Ocean Carriers
A total of 76 agricultural organizations are calling on federal officials to address the ongoing challenges with ocean carriers. In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, the ag groups…
Citrus Grove Protection Involves Looking Out for Pests
…of growing citrus fruits. But there is a downside – plenty of pests and diseases. And, some of these problems can make growing citrus trees troublesome, if not impossible. Aphids…
Week in Review: Free Canine-Assisted ACP Scouting, Walnut Production Projected to Decline
Citrus industry members have a resource available to help combat the spread of Asian Citrus Psyllid using detection dogs. California walnut production is expected to decline by about 15 percent…
Ag Groups Frustrated by Assembly Action on SB 559
…introduced by Senator Hurtado but was ultimately defeated after being vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom last year. Other farming organizations including California Citrus Mutual, and the California Fresh Fruit Association…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-17-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the future of long-term biological use, work on ag…
Consumer Food Prices Up Slightly Again
The monthly Consumer Price Index shows a further increase in food prices. The food index increased 0.4 percent in August after larger increases in recent months. The food at home…