…parents potential tools to help children eat more nutritious meals at school. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 5 billion school lunches are served daily in the…
Agrium in Merger Talks with Potash Corp.
…communities in which it operates through safety, education, environmental improvement and new technologies such as the development of precision agriculture and controlled release nutrient products. Agrium is focused on driving…
DOJ Seeks to Stop Deere from Purchasing Monsanto’s Precision Planting Division
…planting as “revolutionary technology” that represents a “True Gamechanger for Agriculture” and expect it to become the industry standard in the coming years. According to the department’s complaint, Deere and…
Little-Known Corn Disease Found in Nine States
…South Dakota and Texas. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Cropwatch Bacterial Leaf Streak Figures 1-3. Pattern…
USDA Sharply Revises Farm Income Forecasts
The Department of Agriculture this week changed its forecast for 2016 net cash farm income to $94.1 billion, up from its initial projection of $90.9 billion in February. While USDA…
Support for the Salton Sea
…program to help avert an environmental and public health crisis at the Salton Sea,” said California Natural Resources Secretary John Laird. “The state of California has committed more than $80…
The California Kitchen: Fig Tart
…3 T Vegetable Shortening ½ C Ice Water 4 Figs Butter Whipped Cream To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For…
Delta Smelt Strategy Shows Promising Results
…fish and farms.” The Delta Smelt Resiliency Strategy is being implemented by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California Department of Water Resources, the Division of Boating and…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 31
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…
Fruits & Nuts Review
California – July Crop Comments Mid-Season peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums continued to be harvested, packed, and shipped to domestic and foreign marketplaces. The hot weather caused stone fruits to…
Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program
…threat to food crop growers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comment on an updated environmental impact statement (EIS) that…
Low Wheat Price Support Needed in New Farm Bill
…priorities are listened to as agriculture works toward an effective Farm Bill, which maintains the safety net as well as other vital programs. The National Association of Wheat Growers wants…
The California Kitchen: Fig and Prosciutto Carpaccio
…T Sugar 1 Cup Red Wine Vinaigrette Pistachios 1 T White Balsamic To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this…
Making it Easier to Donate Excess Food
Some new changes make it easier for producers to donate excess food to a program that helps alleviate hunger and gives them a tax break. California farmers have the opportunity…