Targeted drought funding builds on substantial drought relief efforts Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new, targeted investments by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to help farmers and ranchers…
NCBA President: Next Step is Retaliation
…rule and supports legislation to repeal COOL before retaliation is awarded. Canada has released detailed proposed targets for retaliatory tariffs by state here. Read the House Agriculture Committee announcement here….
WTO Rules against U.S.’ Country of Origin Labeling Requirements
From the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture: Today, the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Appellate Body ruled against the United States’ Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requirements for meat, upholding the…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in City of Bakersfield, Kern County
Adult Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. Photograph by Douglas L. Caldwell, University of Florida. The Kern County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture…
CDFA Announces Vacancies On The Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing three vacancies on the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP)’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee. This subcommittee reviews and recommends fertilizer research and…
Best Jobs for Grads = Agriculture, Part 1
In this, the first part of a two part series, Cathy Isom checks out the career field in demand for college grads. Best Jobs for Grads…
Bushy Top Bacteria Found in Other Plants
…plants. Fichtner added that it’s challenging to research a disease like this. Most of the time when new plant health problems start popping up in California, researchers can draw on…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review May 15
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, Ag leaders on food loss and…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 18
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…
The California Kitchen: Spinach Stuffed Bison Swedish Meatballs
…Cup Ketchup ½ Brown Sugar 3 T Worcestershire Sauce To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Spinach Stuffed Bison Swedish Meatballs…
Governor’s May Revise Budget Doubles-Down on CDFA Drought and Climate Change Programs
Gov. Jerry Brown Governor Brown’s revised budget for May, released today, makes great strides in helping agriculture adapt to the ongoing drought and climate change. The Governor proposes to provide…
Many Avocado Growers Still ‘Going By Feel’
An avocado grower study in southern California has shown that a majority of producers are still judging irrigation by feel. Still ‘Going By Feel’ UC Riverside Graduate Student Researcher Julie…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 15
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…
The California Kitchen: Artichoke Spinach Dip
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California artichoke spinach dip with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 lb Cream Cheese 1 Cup Gorgonzola…