There are a lot of tools available to almond growers throughout the state. The Almond Board of California created the California Almond Sustainability Program in 2009, backed by a digital…
American Farmland Trust Study: U.S. Farmland Shrinking
…“Farms Under Threat: The State of America’s Farmland” report, according to American Farmland Trust, shows the loss of farmland “is serious” and “will accelerate” unless action is taken. The report…
China Steps Up Pork Inspections, Slowing Imports
…percent additional tariff China has placed on U.S. pork and other goods stemming from a trade dispute with the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senators Want Answers on RFS Economic Hardship Waiver to CVR
…EPA and Icahn to answer questions about the exemption and how it was granted by no later than May 22, 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Wheat Growers Talk Farm Bill with Lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
…farm bill programs are key” to allow growers to continue farming. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway is hoping to bring the new farm bill to the full House of…
NCGA 2018 Yield Contest Online Entry Now Open
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is inviting farmers to register early for the organization’s National Corn Yield Contest. As farmers are in the fields planting corn, an early registration…
Agri View: Agriculture Trade Problems
…just soybeans, and cotton farmers. It is all of agriculture. Farm exports are what keeps agriculture strong. It is more than just China. United States farm products are exported all…
UCANR Releases New Report for Raspberry Production Costs
A new report from the University of California features the estimated raspberry production costs for California’s central coast. The cost and return studies that are released by UC Division of…
Time is Nearly Up for Cotton Ginning Cost-Share Applications
…and will officially close on Friday, May 11. “The National Cotton Council urges all cotton producers to be sure and visit their local Farm Service Agency office before May 11,…
NOW Sterile Release Program Moving Quicker Than Anticipated
…and then transporting the sterilized moths to be released in California orchards to gauge the efficacy of the program. Courtesy: UC ANR “They’re sterilized so we hope that they mate…
The California Kitchen: Hot Salsa
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Hot Salsa with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Jalapeno Fire Roasted Tomatoes 1…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-09-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
China Trade Discussion Continues Next Week
…North American Free Trade Agreement with counterparts from Canada and Mexico, hoping to reach an agreement within the next few weeks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Co-ops Support California Federal Milk Marketing Order
The three largest milk marketing cooperatives in California have voted in support of the California Federal Milk Marketing Order as proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. California Dairies, Inc.,…