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
…program changes with the public and to solicit input on the programs. The event is organized by NASS in cooperation with the World Agricultural Outlook Board, Farm Service Agency, Economic…
Funding Available for Developing More Sustainable Pest Management Tools
…the Research and Alliance Grant programs over the last two decades. Project eligibility for the Research Grants Program includes those that develop pest management tools and practices to reduce the…
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
…that spreads quickly and easily. To keep this under control, you will need to use a fungicide spray regularly. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Best…
Governor’s Veto of AB 616 ‘Protects the Sanctity of the Secret Ballot’
…“This bill contains various inconsistencies and procedural issues related to the collection and review of ballot cards,” Newsom stated in his veto message. California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) had worked…
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
…Land of Ours program here. Caring for Your Guava Tree Once You Get it in Soil Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
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…