Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features an interview highlighting new California-specific carrot research, an update to the ongoing cotton…
Frozen Turkey Inventories 24% Below 3-year Average
Remembering to defrost the turkey might not be the only challenge families face as they try to get that perennial centerpiece onto the Thanksgiving table this year. As of August…
Easy to Grow Nutritious, Tasty, Vegetable
…pick fresh green beans through the fall. And in mild-winter areas, extend your harvest even longer. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Easy to Grow Nutritious,…
California Receives Significant Specialty Crop Investment
California producers will be benefitting from significant specialty crop investment made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Nearly $170 is being invested through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program…
Fresh Produce Industry Calling for Supply Chain Relief
…systems, economies, and ultimately individuals and families across the continent and around the globe.” The coalition includes groups and associations such as the United Fresh Produce Association, Western Growers, California…
Supply Chain Holes Will Take Time to Fill
Supply chain issues are challenging the agricultural sector, and farmers and ranchers hoping for quick solutions may be out of luck. The Associated Press reports a significant backlog of ships…
USDA Emphasizes Commitment to Climate at COP26
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack attended the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland. He emphasized USDA’s support for President Biden’s whole of government approach to combatting climate change,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-09-21
…agreements related to water management, and insight on California cotton. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday…
Reasons to Leave Tree Removal to the Experts
…it doesn’t fall on a house or garage Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Reasons Why Leaving Tree Removal to the Experts is Best Sponsored Content…
Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers
…Program (OTECP). “Producers and handlers of organic commodities incur significant costs to obtain or renew organic certification each year,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “The economic…
Passage of Infrastructure Investment Bill Largely Supported by Ag
…restoration programs is vital to safeguarding our domestic agricultural production and long-term food security.” Passage of the infrastructure investment bill is also being supported by groups including the National Association…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features dairy industry progress on addressing emissions, an overview of drought conditions, and information…
Report: U.S. Animal Protein Needs Trade Negotiators Back at the Table
A report from CoBank shows animal agriculture needs trade negotiators at the table to build export markets. The report says the recent nomination of a chief agriculture negotiator with the…
Ag Economy Barometer: Farmer Sentiment Weakens
For the third month in a row, agricultural producer sentiment weakened in October. The Ag Economy Barometer declined to 121, three points lower than a month earlier. The modest decline…