…despite the marginal decline for 2021. California accounted for 60 percent of total domestic citrus production. Utilized production in California decreased by three percent from the 2019-20 season. All orange…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-21-21
…for romaine lettuce, and an in-depth look at issues in California’s meat processing sector. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to…
McKinney Named New CEO of NASDA
…around the best solutions for farmers, ranchers, and communities they serve. His advocacy experience will bring strength to NASDA’s federal partnerships.” The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American…
Common Diseases to Look Out for to Protect the Citrus Crop
Some common diseases to look out for to protect your citrus crop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Disease progress of citrus canker. Growing homegrown citrus fruits is…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-20-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show is filled with stories about the proposed tax changes that could affect agriculture, food…
Cryan Joining AFBF as Chief Economist
The American Farm Bureau Federation Announced Dr. Roger Cryan will join the organization as chief economist next month. Cryan joins Farm Bureau after serving as director of the Department of…
U.S. Dairy Industry Advances Solutions to Deliver a More Sustainable and Secure Food System
…responded with three solutions announced in a news release. The goals include the U.S. Dairy Net Zero initiative, The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program and School Nutrition and…
Ag Coalition Pleads for Action Addressing Ocean Carriers
A total of 76 agricultural organizations are calling on federal officials to address the ongoing challenges with ocean carriers. In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, the ag groups…
Citrus Grove Protection Involves Looking Out for Pests
The pests to watch out for to protect your citrus grove. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest Living in subtropical or tropical regions gives you the advantage…
Week in Review: Free Canine-Assisted ACP Scouting, Walnut Production Projected to Decline
Citrus industry members have a resource available to help combat the spread of Asian Citrus Psyllid using detection dogs. California walnut production is expected to decline by about 15 percent…
Ag Groups Frustrated by Assembly Action on SB 559
Significant changes and the removal of funding for SB 559 made by the California Legislature have ended the path forward for the legislation. Action taken by the California State Assembly…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-17-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the future of long-term biological use, work on ag…
Consumer Food Prices Up Slightly Again
The monthly Consumer Price Index shows a further increase in food prices. The food index increased 0.4 percent in August after larger increases in recent months. The food at home…
Meat Institute: Scapegoating Industry Does Not Help Consumer
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) claimed the Secretary of Agriculture’s transparent attempts to scapegoat the meat and poultry industry to shift blame for inflationary prices will not help consumers….