The National Pork Producers Council applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for finalizing its rule exempting livestock farmers from reporting to state and local authorities the routine emissions from…
Corteva™ Separates from DowDuPont to Form Leading Pure-Play Agriculture Company
…Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) successfully completed its separation from DowDuPont, becoming a leading, global pure-play agriculture company that offers the complete solutions farmers need to maximize yield and profitability. Corteva Agriscience…
New Survey Examines Consumers’ Understanding of the Environmental Impact of Chicken Production
…video, offering consumers, foodservice experts and others a look into chicken farmers and their various sustainability practices. Please view the newly released video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV8RY0IIMRc “As sustainability in agriculture continues to…
Prevention is Key for California Tree Nut Growers
California tree nut growers face threats to crop yield year-round, from damaging diseases to fungicide resistance to erratic weather. These challenges are often unpredictable, but growers can incorporate proven best…
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
…(USMCA) to Congress is good news for U.S. farmers and ranchers. This notice means that we are one step closer to locking in vital market opportunities developed with our North…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…support for our patriotic farmers and for his commitment to expand the sale of E15 and unleash the full potential of American innovation and ingenuity as we continue to demonstrate…
EPA Delivers On President Trump’s Promise To Allow Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…give consumers more choices, while supporting American farmers. “Following President Trump’s directive, today’s action expands the market for biofuels and improves the RFS program by increasing transparency and reducing price…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-31-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, some history behind Pierce’s disease and how some areas of California are…
Pierce’s Disease and GWSS: A Deadly Combo for Grapes
Pierce’s Disease and the insect that spreads it, the glassy-winged sharpshooter, are nothing new to California and it keeps grapes from being grown in prime areas of the state. “What…
Food Safety Workshops for Produce and Livestock Operations
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is partnering with the University of California and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to provide workshops to encourage dialogue and cooperation between…
California Highlights in 2017 Census of Agriculture
…of California farms are producing organically, with 11 percent of total farms selling directly to consumers. California remains the number one state in terms of market value for vegetables, melons,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-30-19
…involving worker housing that is moving fast through the system. Also, the Almond Board of California held their annual stewardship tour where officials see firsthand what the industry is doing…
Unseasonable Rains Contribute to Weed Control Issues
The series of recent storms that swept through California could create increased weed control issues. The cooler than average temperatures and significant rainfall through Memorial Day weekend will likely require…
Almond Update: Stewardship Tour Exposes Regulators to Sustainable Efforts
The Almond Board of California’s Environmental Stewardship Tour has been immersing regulators and officials in almond production and the industry’s ongoing effort for well over a decade. ABC’s Director of…