…the program is to help preserve the environment and agricultural lands, as well as multi-generational family farms. Over 85 percent of the region’s vineyards are family owned and operated. “We’re…
Almond Matters: Timely Applications to Extend Bloom
…California have scattered rainfall in the forecast and could cause issues with ground applications. “ReTain works best when applied at 30 to 60 percent bloom, so being able to go…
Plant-based Protein Eaters: It’s About Taste
…Americans agree that meat is essential to a balanced diet and 51 percent believe a meal is not complete without meat. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Fertilizer Institute Issues Annual Industry Report
…two times as safe as peer industries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. To learn more about the 2017 State of the Fertilizer Industry report, visit tfi.org/stateoftheindustry….
USDA Seeking Dismissal of OTA Lawsuit
…USDA “unlawful,” and says the group “won’t accept unending delay and thin explanations,” adding “we expect a federal judge won’t either.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senators Urge Trump to Rejoin TPP
A group of Republican Senators is urging President Donald Trump to rejoin the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement. The 25 lawmakers, including many from western and farm states, encouraged Trump…
Agri View: Food Consumption Study
…so it is with other farm products. It has little impact on you and me. But, here it goes. If our Department of Agriculture is right the average consumer will…
California Coffee Industry Gaining Ground
…in. Most American coffee production has historically taken place in Hawaii. Farmers in California have started taking interest in producing high-value coffee beans after realizing the sub-tropical plants have the…
Multi-Day Event in Chico will Focus on Soils, Students and Community
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), CSU Chico and the Professional Soil Scientists Association of California (PSSAC) are hosting a special soil event March 1 through March 3 for anyone…
Farm Bureau Statement on AG Act Workforce Legislation
The American Farm Bureau Federation is calling on all members of Congress to support House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte in his goal of including the AG Act in the…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
…value and is home to many of California’s most productive dairies. In fact, 90 percent of California’s milk is produced in eight counties – all located in the center of…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-20-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. A cold streak is threatening bloom damage and immigration reform talks stalled last week, including progress…
Significant Growth Expected for Ice Cream Sales
…billion by 2025. In 2016 the global market size was valued at $54.8 billion. California is the leading ice cream-producing state in the U.S and produced approximately 118 thousand gallons…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. California Farm Bureau Federation is watching state water policies and over 400 trees have now tested…