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…
Disaster Relief Aid Finally Passes in the House
The U.S. House finally followed the Senate’s lead and approved the $19.1 billion disaster relief package late Monday. The measure is designed to help ag producers impacted by natural disasters…
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
…of April 1, 2019, the value of U.S. pork exports to Mexico were down 28 percent from the same period last year. National Milk Producers Federation From National Milk Producers…
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
…County Profiles break down the vast amount of data collected through the census and provides a more individualized look at American agriculture. Overall, California producers are responsible for 12 percent…
USDA Opens Signup for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…and partners to implement on-the-ground conservation activities and then evaluate their impact. Incentive payments are provided to producers to offset the risk of implementing innovative approaches. The Soil Health Demo…
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…
Western View: The Bad Men From Bodie
In the shadow of the eastern Sierra Nevada, north of Mono Lake between Lee Vining and Hawthorne, Nevada is the ghost town of Bodie, California. Once the home of 10,000…
Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated From Sacramento and Yolo Counties
…California’s agricultural and natural resources; please Don’t Pack a Pest (www.dontpackapest.com) when traveling or mailing packages. Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…