New data from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shows that sales of antibiotics for animal agriculture have declined significantly. The 2017 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-04-19
…research. It talks about competition for the California avocado industry and an upcoming Central Valley rural crime meeting. The top report of the day is a recap of the first snow survey of…
New, Yet Old, Competition for California Avocados?
…to ship to 32 states excluding California and Florida. Several other southern states are also off limits, as well states that border California, but that may be temporary. USDA Officer…
U.S. Trade Officials to Meet in China Next Week
The tension between the top two economies of the world seems to be dwindling– tariffs have been reduced, goods have been purchased and talk of a trade war resolution is…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
…safe, sustainable way to control pests while improving crop quality and yield.” One of the projects they are working is a long-term trial in Chico at Nicolaus Nut Company. Almond…
Transform Raised Garden Bed into a Cold Frame
Cold Frame Garden Flickr Cathy Isom checks out a creative way to transform a raised garden bed into a cold frame. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If…
First Snow Survey of the Year Reveals a Strong Start
…here over the weekend. We’re below average but there’s still opportunity, we’re only through the first of our three wettest months of the season,” Dr. Anderson said. California typically receives…
The California Kitchen: Poached Prawns Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Poached Prawns Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 12 Prawns, 1 LB Butter, 1…
AFBF Hopes to Maintain Advertising Requirements for Farm Labor Positions
…legal obligations under the H-2A guest worker program. The DOL published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register in November, which would update the requirements for advertising employee…
Court Agrees with USDA in GIPSA Ruling
…has claimed the rule would be detrimental to value-added programs and would encourage unnecessary litigation. “Here, USDA explained that it was withdrawing the interim final rule and taking no further…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-03-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today we have our Almond Update where we talk about farmers’ participation in sustainable practices and…
Almond Update: Participation Crucial for Industry Sustainability
The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) is a tool for growers to help share what they are doing in the orchard with the general public and join the sustainable journey. Almond Board of…
Table Grape Industry Feeling Secondary Impacts of Tariffs
…provides the U.S. with fresh fruit beginning in December. With California being responsible for most of the domestic production of table grapes and having a sizable harvest that is currently…
What’s Growing On with Ag in the Classroom
Each year, California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom looks for news ways to reach the younger audience. This year the organization is working on putting out the 17th edition…