The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program says two additional trees have tested HLB-positive in Southern California. The trees were not in close proximity to each other; however, both are…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 11
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…
Almond Update: Almond Irrigation Calculator
Irrigation timing can be crucial for almond growers, and to help growers determine optimum irrigation schedules the Almond Board of California worked with irrigation experts to create an online tool…
More About the Almond Alliance of CA
We’ve been discussing the new Almond Alliance of California. President Kelly Covello tells us more about the alliance and its recent transition from the Almond Hullers and Processors Association. More…
African leaders visit CDFA
…in the potential to transfer the knowledge and experience from California’s projects to their own home communities. Image courtesy of CDFA. CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming hosted two visiting fellows….
Vegetable Seeds Headline Breeder Field Day
HM. Clause held its 2016 Davis Field Days at its research farm in Davis. The HM. Clause field day brought in producers from several countries to learn more about the…
Dairy Industry Leaders Pledge Cooperation
…for the exclusive use of some European producers. Signing the memorandum for the United States were Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, and Tom Suber,…
Farmers Markets Must Visit List
…you might want to put on your must-visit list. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farmers Market Must Visit List From: Visit California.com 10 Top Farmers Markets Juicy…
Cargill Stops Antibiotic Use in Turkey Flocks
…companies are responding to concerns about antibiotic use and resistance by consumers and investors. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Read the full article in Global Meat…
U.S. Orange Juice Production Declining
…with trends that have also been observed for other types of fruit juice and caloric soft drinks in the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Brazil Could Clear U.S. GMO Corn Imports This Fall
Brazil’s agriculture ministry is seeking the approval of U.S. GMO corn imports as the country’s livestock, and poultry producers struggle with tight supplies and rising domestic prices. Pro Farmer’s First…
Farm Safety for Just Kids Disbands
The safety organization, Farm Safety for Just Kids, has closed its doors. After 30 years of advocating safety on the farm, the board of the organization has voted to disband…
Land Grant Universities Compiling Animal Feed Database
…used by organizations in more than 30 countries, including the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. Find more information here: https://nanp-nrsp-9.org/ From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
FDA Memo Urges ‘Reset’ on Nutrition Goals
…problems in the U.S. have nutritional causes.” The review was completed in December of 2014 but never released to the public. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….