Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today appointed seven members and five alternates to serve on the National Processed Raspberry Council. The appointees will serve 3-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2017, and…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 19
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…
Central Valley Growers Welcome Cold
…California Citrus Mutual estimates Central Valley citrus growers spent a total of $25.1 million in frost protection this weekend alone to protect the region’s $2.5 billion crop. In sum, temperatures…
Panel Hears EPA Testimony on Glyphosate
…development was done incorrectly. A number of farmers and representatives from the agriculture industry also testified before the Scientific Advisory Panel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
President Signs Water Bill with Drought Provisions
A national water bill with drought provisions for California was signed into law which means increased water deliveries to San Joaquin Valley and Southern California farms and businesses. President Barrack…
Survey Shows Potential Cost of Ag Labor Pay Laws
A new survey shows what the true cost of wage and overtime increases for ag labor might be as producers make plans to adjust to the changes. California agriculture businesses…
The California Kitchen: Beans
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing beans with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Pinto Beans 1 onion 3 Carrots 3 Celery…
NFU Board Calls on Congress to Assist Struggling Dairy Producers
…nation’s dairy sector. NFU’s Board of Directors released a resolution calling on legislators to provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) the authority to provide direct assistance to struggling producers,…
Funding for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of up to $5 million for research to strengthen the science behind the next…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 16
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…
Fair Practices Rules Protect Contract Farmers
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition praises USDA for moving forward on rules to protect contract farmers Nearly 100 years after the passage of the Packers and Stockyards Act, a law intended…
Idaho Governor May Be Next Ag Secretary
Otter A report on the Magic Valley Dot Com website says Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter is being looked at by the Trump Administration as a possible Secretary of Agriculture….
Republicans Set for Battle Over Immigration
…want, especially in American agriculture. Most Democrats appear to support higher visa numbers, but labor unions have voiced concerns over the impact on U.S. jobs. From the National Association of…
Freedom Caucus Wants Nutrition Rules Overturned
…are not eating.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that schools have almost hit 100 percent compliance to the changes and health advocates say that students have adjusted as well….