…for SB 559 made by the California Legislature have ended the path forward for the legislation. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation is incorporating input from a variety of interests…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-24-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. In today’s show, farm groups express appreciation for Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 616, ACP…
DeLauro introduces Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act
…fruits and vegetables. The bill would require USDA to partner with growers, distributors, and food hubs to provide fresh, U.S.-grown fruits and vegetables to community organizations like schools, food pantries,…
USDA to Host Virtual Data Users’ Meeting
…register online. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA to Host Virtual Data Users’ Meeting Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Funding Available for Developing More Sustainable Pest Management Tools
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has opened the application period for the 2022 Alliance and Research Grants. DPR is offering $5.55 million in potential funding to expedite the transition…
USDA is Asking What Cell-Cultured Meat Should Be Called
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for insight on what cell-cultured meat and poultry should be called. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has put out an…
Best and Worst Companions for Your Guava Crop
…can be affected by several pests and deficiencies. Many different types of fruit fly target guava. It’s recommended to harvest your fruit a couple times a week to prevent over-ripening…
Governor’s Veto of AB 616 ‘Protects the Sanctity of the Secret Ballot’
…the California Fresh Fruit Association. The United Farm Workers (UFW) expressed disappointment in Governor Newsom’s decision. UFW had been organizing a 260-mile March to the Capitol in support of AB…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show has stories about ag groups pushing for action on issues of ocean carrier practices,…
Almond Update: ALP Golf Tournament Back to Support Ag Education
…money to support the California Future Farmers of American (FFA) Foundation. After taking a year off due to COVID, the annual event will be back on October 22 at the…
Study Shows Ag Retailers Thoughts on Carbon Markets
…acre. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Study Shows Ag Retailers Thoughts on Carbon Markets Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
USTR Tai Meets with United Kingdom on Trade
…subsidies. It was a move that trade experts say was a sign that the British government is hoping to resume negotiations with the United States. The National Association of Farm…
Caring for Your Guava Tree Once You Get it in Soil
How to care for your guava tree once you get it in soil. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Akhmad Bayuri from Pixabay If you have…
DPR Considering Multiple Angles in Development of Pesticide Notification Network
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is incorporating input from a variety of interests in the development of the Pesticide Notification Network. With an allocation of $10 million in…