…price. One reason we spend less is we grow our own. But consider some of the reasons. We farm more land. We export more and import less. American imports about…
Almond Board: Post-Harvest Irrigation Tools
…about the irrigation scheduler tool. “There is an irrigation scheduler tool that the Almond Board of California has put together where growers can put in their varieties, their irrigation type…
The California Kitchen: Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pumpkin pie ice cream with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 Eggs 3 Cup Sugar…
Clean Water Act: Report Details how Agencies Expand Authority
…narrowly that, as a practical matter, its actions mirror the intent of the new rule. California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger noted that “a disturbing number of cases” described…
State Proposes Regulation on Pesticide Use
California announces proposed rules on agricultural pesticide use near schools and child day-care centers The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has released a proposed regulation that would give further…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 29
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Funding Available for Specialty Crop Research
…impacts.” Eligible crops are defined in the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act, reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops,…
CA to receive $11.7M Funding for FSMA Produce Safety Rrule
…considered all necessary resources required of California’s diverse produce industry, along with consideration for the various production and packing operations throughout the state. The multi-year plan to implement an enhanced…
Citrus Crop Forecast Live Coverage Wednesday, October 12
…California and has been the primary anchor for AgNet West radio programming there since 2012. OnlyMoso USA joins other long-time crop forecast sponsors Labor Solutions, Inc., Farm Credit of Florida…
Putin Tells Russia to Not Hurry Grain Movement
President Vladimir Putin of Russia this week hailed the nation’s farmers efforts in producing the biggest post-Soviet grain crop this week. However, in his message to farmers, he cautioned the…
Judge Allows Syngenta Corn Case to Continue as Class Action Suit
A federal judge in Kansas has allowed a lawsuit filed by farmers against Syngenta to move forward as a class action lawsuit. Farmers from the U.S. sued Syngenta in 2014…
Arkansas Representative Introduces Tax Deferred Savings Bill for Farmers
…Risk Abatement and Mitigation Election Act would give farmers the option of taking disaster preparedness into their hands. The FRAME Act would establish tax-deferred farm savings accounts that farmers could…
USDA GMO Labeling Study Waiting on Funding
…The mandatory labeling bill allows for scannable codes on food packaging that directs consumers to label information online through a smartphone. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Grains Council, Renewable Fuels Association Disappointed in China DDGs Determination
…these investigations” and hope China “will find in its final determination that continued access for U.S. DDGs is in China’s interest.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….