…in 1974. Glyphosate is one of the most widely used herbicides in the United States. People apply it in agriculture and forestry, on lawns and gardens, and for weeds in…
Livestock Groups Launch Website on Antibiotic Changes
…groups include the Animal Health Institute, the National Pork Producers Council, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and the Animal Agriculture Alliance. A news release from the Animal Health Institute says…
NFU Reacts to Bayer-Monsanto Merger
…consolidation of this magnitude cannot be the standard for agriculture, nor should we allow it to determine the landscape of agriculture. He said, “The merger deal between Bayer and Monsanto…
The California Kitchen: Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pineapple honey glazed ham with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Honey Maple Syrup 4 Lb…
Tapping Sorghum’s Genetic Potential
…around the world are kept viable. Read more about this research in the September 2016 issue of AgResearch. ARS is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief in-house scientific research agency….
Western View: The Heritage of our National Parks
…Yosemite valley. In 1864, President Lincoln signed legislation that gave Yosemite and Mariposa Big Trees to the people of California, with the agreement that it would be used and preserved…
New Markets Sought for Walnut Sector
…have to be reasonable.” Dennis Balint, executive director of the California Walnut Board and CEO of the California Walnut Commission, said the state has experienced increases in crop size and…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 14
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…
American Agricultural Trade with Cuba
House Agriculture Committee Examines American Agricultural Trade with Cuba The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to examine the potential for expanded agricultural trade between the United States and Cuba….
House Agriculture Committee Advances Three Bills
The House Agriculture Committee approved H.R. 470, the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Land Adjustment Act; H.R. 5883, legislation to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act; and H.R. 845, the National Forest…
Bayer, Monsanto Announce Agreement
…As a result, growers will benefit from a broad set of solutions to meet their current and future needs, including enhanced solutions in seeds and traits, digital agriculture, and crop…
State Ag Officials Seek OSHA Enforcement Extension
…of the state departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S. territories. State departments of agriculture are responsible for a wide range of programs including food safety, combating…
California Governor Signs Farm Worker Overtime Bill
…Retail buyers will purchase products from other states to keep their costs down as higher production costs will drive prices on California goods higher. He added, “California farmers compete with…
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. “I applaud U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for working with the World Trade Organization to…