By Sandra Avant, USDA ARS scientists found antibiotic-resistant bacteria occurring naturally in undisturbed Nebraska prairie soils. Photo by ARS. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have found antibiotic-resistant bacteria in…
Experts Interpret Overtime Bill’s Effect on Farms
…starting in 2019. Other changes not involving overtime pay will go into effect next Jan. 1. Changes contained in the bill include: The current 10-hour workday for agriculture, which has…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 22
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 Board: Almonds Rise to Top in Europe
…says almonds’ momentum in new-product introductions was driven in part by their dominance in the snack and bars categories. Almond Board of California’s full article: New Snack Products Raise Almonds…
Farmers Urging Congress to Swiftly Move on TPP Agreement
…a time when the farm economy is struggling, exports represent a rare bright spot for American agriculture. America’s farmers and ranchers stand ready to share our bounty and meet the…
FWS Proposes Endangered Species Act Protections for Bumble Bee Species
…lists stressors to bumble bees as pathogens, pesticides, habitat loss and climate change. The Service points specifically to neonicotinoids use in agriculture that correlates with the decline in populations. The…
FSIS Updates Procedure Allowing Organic Meats Non-GMO Label
The Department of Agriculture has released a new procedure allowing certified organic meat and poultry producers to obtain approval of non-GMO label claims, based on the products organic certification. Announced…
Duarte Nursery Stands Up to Federal Regulators
John Duarte, a fourth-generation California farmer and Farm Bureau member, has taken a stand against the federal government over whether farming is a violation of federal law, and he is…
The California Kitchen: Cilantro Gnocchi with Roasted Cream Corn
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing cilantro gnocchi with roasted cream corn with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Flour…
Farmers Consider Impacts of River Plan
…rivers’ “unimpaired flow” be dedicated to fish, compared to an average of 20 percent under current conditions. California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger said water supplies directed to fish…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 21
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…
Farm Groups Cautious of Merger Trend
…but add the mergers could allow for more agriculture biotech research. Agriculture industry companies at the hearing, including Monsanto and DuPont, say the mergers will allow for the expansion of…
The California Kitchen: Cilantro Smoked Tomato Bisque
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing cilantro smoked tomato bisque with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Roma Tomatoes 1…
NCGA CEO Testifies at Senate Hearing
Regulatory barriers facing agriculture are a major driver of agriculture industry consolidation, National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Chief Executive Officer Chris Novak testified today at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing…