Sendai, Japan–A chef prepares the Sendai local delicacy of Gyutan (Beef Tongue) by grilling over a coal grill. credit: Justin.Jacobs / Shutterstock.com Beef tongue has more value in Japan for…
Houseplants That Can Improve Your Health
Kimberly Queen Fern Houseplants are not only a beautiful addition to your home, they serve an important purpose. Cathy Isom lets you know about some plants that can improve your…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
…including California Citrus Mutual, California Dairies Inc., and the California Fresh Fruit Association highlighting the importance of repairing the canal. “This project was and is an opportunity for the State…
Tariff Increases Delayed as ‘Good Will’ Gesture
The tariff increases for Chinese imports that were scheduled to be implemented on October 1 is now being delayed by two weeks, in what President Donald Trump is calling “a…
NPPC Welcomes New Swine Inspection System
…evaluation and recently received the endorsement of the National Association of Federal Veterinarians, highlighting the strong science-based approach used in designing the program. “The U.S. industry has long been a…
USDA Modernizes Swine Slaughter Inspection for the First Time in Over 50 Years
…industry. With this rule, FSIS will finally begin full implementation of that program in swine establishments.” Background: The final rule has new requirements for microbial testing that apply to all…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-17-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering National Farm Safety and Health Week, an upcoming ACP…
Specialty Crops Bolstered Top-Ten Commodity Cash Receipts in 2018
Early data is out for California’s 2018 cash receipts, which shows an increase that’s supported by specialty crops. The California Department of Food and Agriculture issued an initial overview of agriculture…
Tempering Expectations for the Future of Organic
A new report from Rabobank is tempering expectations for organic production as growth in the sector is beginning to slow. The six-page report “Organic Produce Premiums Under Pressure,” notes that…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…California Legislature and Governor to hear that message. Our farmers – the most productive in the world – could save the earth. They bring more food per gallon of water…
Citrus Research Board Under New Leadership
…of working in California’s agricultural industry to her new position and looks forward to getting started on October 1. “I am completely dedicated and honored to be a part of…
Senate Bill 1 Passes – Governor Newsom to Veto
After a full week of long days in the California legislature, Senate Bill 1 passed both houses in the early hours of Saturday morning. The California Environmental, Public Health, and…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
Washington, D.C. (USDA-September 16, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue applauded President Trump’s proclamation making September 15-21, 2019 National Farm Safety and Health Week. The theme for this…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-16-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the U.S. and China’s “good gestures” proving well for…