…Seed Company Founded in 1980, S&W Seed Company is a global agricultural company, headquartered in Fresno, California. The Company’s vision is to be the world’s preferred proprietary seed company by…
Cotton Tour Connects Growers
Cotton growers from around the nation come to California to see our cotton industry firsthand. The cotton tour started with information about California’s challenges. Cotton Tour Connects Growers The 2016…
Ergot Risks to Wheat Crops
…has strayed back-and-forth from the industry standard of allowed ergot contamination levels of .05 percent. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports Egypt’s agriculture ministry formed a committee to assess if…
Beef Exports Reopen to Brazil
USDA Reaches Agreement to Reopen Beef Exports to Brazil The Department of Agriculture announced Monday the reopening of Brazil for U.S. beef exports. USDA says the agency reached an agreement…
Managing Dust at Harvest Videos
…almond growers continue to be good neighbors, Almond Board of California (ABC) has developed tools and materials based on nearly a decade of research that show how dust can be…
Japan Wheat Imports
…approved genetically modified wheat. The engineered crop found in Washington was developed by Monsanto, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
GMO Bill Puts Labeling Efforts in Holding Pattern
The GMO labeling bill passed by Congress and signed into law last week puts labeling efforts into a holding pattern while the U.S. Department of Agriculture works on the rulemaking…
Rice Varieties Maximize Nitrogen
California rice growers may be paying attention to a new study from the University of Toronto, which unveiled what it calls ‘superstar’ rice varieties that use nitrogen efficiently. ‘Superstar’ Rice…
The California Kitchen: Modena Italian Balsamic Vinaigrette
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Modena Italian Balsamic Vinaigrette with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1.5 Cup Arbosana Olive Oil,…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 1
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…
5th Annual Kids’ “State Dinner”
…11 California: Cannon’s California Rolls, by Chef Cannon, Age 8 Colorado: Hannah’s Sweet and Savory Chicken and Peaches, by Chef Hannah, Age 10 Connecticut: Springtime Lunchtime, by Chef Kalaya, Age…
Lower Hog Prices
…The U.S. Department of Agriculture says supplies are likely to pick up through the rest of the year. A commodities broker at Archer Financial Services in Chicago says, “Feed is…
Freight Cars Can Wait on American Railroads
American agriculture uses freight train cars on the nation’s railroads to ship countless numbers of commodities to ports for overseas shipping. The Washington Post says freight railroads lost out to…
Agri View: Agriculture Future
Everett Griner talks about the importance of educating young people for a future in agriculture in today’s Agri View. Agriculture Future Agriculture faces a serious problem before it reaches the…