…that the same talents that made Woodall a success in the nation’s capital will translate to Woodall’s responsibility to lead NCBA’s work as a contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program….
NPPC Welcomes New Swine Inspection System
…evaluation and recently received the endorsement of the National Association of Federal Veterinarians, highlighting the strong science-based approach used in designing the program. “The U.S. industry has long been a…
USDA Modernizes Swine Slaughter Inspection for the First Time in Over 50 Years
…industry. With this rule, FSIS will finally begin full implementation of that program in swine establishments.” Background: The final rule has new requirements for microbial testing that apply to all…
Some Natural Ways to Kill Poison Ivy
Cathy Isom has a little change for you in today’s program. She lets you know some ways to kill poison ivy naturally. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-13-19
…update on California’s wildfire season and a proposed guestworker program from a Florida congressman. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Cattle Industry Requests Better Price Transparency
…would directly address issues related to the Mandatory Price reporting program, Packers & Stockyards Act violations and definitions, and the cattle futures contracts. USCA looks forward to working with both…
The Evergreen that Should Be a Staple in Every Garden
Herb spiral stone with rosemary and other kitchen herbs For today’s program, Cathy Isom fills you in about the beautiful evergreen that should be a staple in every garden. That’s…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…water, but the 2015 Waters of the United States rule was unreasonable and unworkable. It made conservation more difficult and created huge liabilities for farmers. “No regulation is perfect, and…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-12-19
…help sustainability goals, the 50th class of the California Agriculture Leadership program and a new case of Virulent Newcastle Disease found in Southern California. Tune in to the show for…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for 2019 is Sept. 20, 2019. Authorized by the 2018 Farm Bill, the program offers reasonably priced protection to dairy producers when the difference between the…
Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
…Solutions program. The CDFA grant applications for either program are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 31. Each of the programs are administered by the Office of Pesticide Consultation…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…program the 2017 Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program (2017 WHIP) that was authorized by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. In addition, the relief package included new programs to cover losses…
Organic Farmers to Harvest Record Acres in 2019
…acres this year. In addition, 18,155 U.S. farm operation are now certified compliant with the USDA National Organic Program standards, a 3 percent increase from 2018. “With the addition of…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-09-19
…Affairs Ted McKinney recent comments on trade, a study that found conservation cover to be economically beneficial for almond orchards and how prior work set California strawberries up for international…