…its industry best practices through the Pork Quality Assurance® Plus (PQA® Plus) program to encourage producers to engage with local first responders and create open lines of communication. “The pork…
Disaster Relief Aid Finally Passes in the House
The U.S. House finally followed the Senate’s lead and approved the $19.1 billion disaster relief package late Monday. The measure is designed to help ag producers impacted by natural disasters…
Corteva™ Separates from DowDuPont to Form Leading Pure-Play Agriculture Company
New company is global leader in two large, attractive markets – seed and crop protection – underpinned by expanding digital capabilities. Begins regular way trading under “CTVA” ticker symbol. Corteva,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-04-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Brian German. There is plenty of movement in several different trade markets highlighted on today’s show. Taylor…
New Mexican Goods Tariff Tied to Immigration Issue
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) issued a statement about the President’s threat. PMA stated in a press release, “While there have recently been promising signs that both Mexico and the…
Strawberry Mite Control Helped by Lesser-known Predator
Courtesy UCANR Natural predators can drive mite control in a lot of crops, and a lesser-known insect is helping in strawberries. Santa Maria’s Manzanita Berry farms have a lot of success…
Crossing Two of Summer’s Favorite Berries
Image Credit: Loganberries Pinterest Cathy Isom explains what you get when you cross two of summer’s favorite berries. She also tells you how to plant and care for this wonderful…
New IPM Model Takes Systems Approach to Addressing Modern Issues
A new integrated pest management (IPM) philosophy developed by UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologics Advisor Surendra Dara expands on traditional methods to better adapt to modern issues. The new…
New Survey Examines Consumers’ Understanding of the Environmental Impact of Chicken Production
…consumers also have significantly less knowledge than average about these practices for chicken production. Seeing First-Hand Sustainability in Chicken Production In conjunction with the sustainability survey, NCC also created a…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-03-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, aside from a local university launching a focus on regenerative agriculture, there…
National FFA’s Washington Leadership Conference Instills Importance of Growth, Leadership, Community Service
For the past fifty years, FFA members from across the country converge on Washington, D.C., in the summer to evaluate their personal skills and interests, develop leadership talent and create…
Prevention is Key for California Tree Nut Growers
California tree nut growers face threats to crop yield year-round, from damaging diseases to fungicide resistance to erratic weather. These challenges are often unpredictable, but growers can incorporate proven best…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…waivers must end. We urge the President to build upon the momentum of today’s announcement by reining in EPA’s abuse of the small refiner exemption program.” National Corn Growers Association…
EPA Delivers On President Trump’s Promise To Allow Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…up to 15% ethanol (E15) during the summer driving season and reform the renewable identification number (RIN) compliance system under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program to increase transparency and deter…