…down the road. The time to act is now and USDA will actively do its part in reducing federal spending. We are stewards of other people’s money and must be…
California Walnuts Receive Trade Funding for Tariff Relief
…build commercial export markets for U.S. agricultural products and commodities. The $4.1MM MAP award will enable the CWC to conduct export programs in Asia, Europe and the Middle East to…
FFA Chapters Use Innovative Microsoft Solution to Delve Deeper Into Agriculture
…an online dashboard that provides insights to help students. In addition to the kits, FFA and Microsoft are working together to create activity guides and resources to help chapters get…
Annual Survey Finds 80% of Producers Believe Beef Checkoff Drives Beef Demand
…are seeing the return on their checkoff investment,” Malaer said. “As 2019 continues, we will continue to communicate the checkoff’s work and help even more producers better understand how their…
USDA Provides Funding to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources
…the Northern Mariana Islands. USDA provides this funding under the authority of the Plant Protection Act Section 7721. “California is a critical partner in protecting U.S. agriculture,” said USDA Under…
Growing Kale for Greens Year-round
…requires about an inch to an inch and a half water per week, though some varieties tolerate drought better than others. Its quick growing and easy to get going. And,…
Study Reveals Pigs Can Transmit FMD Prior to Signs of Sickness
…enters the country, Arzt said. Infectious disease modeling is a critical part of preparedness and protection of U.S. livestock. This research provides another tool—vital information—to help build better models to…
Survey Evaluating Energy Costs of Groundwater Pumping Remains Open
…to maybe inform any future efforts to reduce energy costs on farms.” Groundwater has been a significant topic of discussion due to the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act,…
Perdue Reiterates Need to Restore Original Intent of SNAP
…the work requirements of 20 hours per week. And what you also passed was not a prohibition, it was no change to the fact that in one section it says…
California Nearing Another Record-Setting Winter
…gets better each month and it looks like California storms aren’t done giving yet,” DWR Director Karla Nemeth said in a press release. “This is shaping up to be an…
Almond Update: FSMA Trainings as Inspections Loom
The Almond Board of California is hosting a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) training tomorrow in the San Joaquin Valley with others to follow. ABC’s Tim Birmingham said the deadlines…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-27-19
…at determining agriculture energy costs and how scientists are genetically mapping strawberries for better breeding. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
After More Than A Decade, Avocados Getting Consideration to China
…issue forward.” Trade relations between the U.S. and China are reportedly getting better but are still not strong right now. Those political issues don’t keep the development of new markets…
New Report Details Options for Addressing Water Issues
…because the region is now having to implement the new groundwater law, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act,” said Director of the Water Policy for PPIC, Ellen Hanak. “That’s going to…