…be accepting comments through the Federal Register until May 7. The proposal would put USDA in charge of regulating livestock and poultry created through genetic engineering. The U.S. Food and…
The Western View: It’s Railfest Weekend in Reedley!
…areas for a picnic. There will be food vendors as well. For more information, visit their website at hillcrestreedley.com or their Facebook page. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western…
Proper Lighting for Houseplants Crucial for Livelihood
…for your plants and placed them accordingly, be sure to rotate plants about every two months or so for balanced growth. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program…
Katherine Tai Confirmed as New U.S. Trade Representative
…to build bipartisan support for policies and her experience with enforcing fair-trade rules will help America’s farmers and ranchers compete internationally and continue putting food on tables around the world.”…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
…climate-smart practices and tap into new economic opportunities.” Several individuals representing members of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) provided testimony during the Senate hearing. FACA had previously compiled…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-17-21
…issues, ultrasonic cleaning technology that could help prevent foodborne illness, and how the new walnut variety UC Wolfskill isn’t changing the Walnut Improvement Program focus. Tune in to the show…
UC Wolfskill Not Changing Walnut Improvement Program Focus
Walnut breeders are bullish about their most recent variety release but it isn’t changing their research focus. UC Davis’s Walnut Improvement Program released UC Wolfskill earlier this year. The variety matures…
Maintaining Three Main “Food Groups” for Healthy Plants
The best food for your house plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. To keep your plants happy and healthy, you must remember to feed them. And, the…
Industry Groups Call for Funding to Support Ag Export Markets
…Market Access Program (MAP) and the Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program. “The twin challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as competitors’ export promotion programs, highlight the need…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-16-21
…point for the new food safety rule, weighing the cost of farming versus food insecurity, and a drone company is using AI to count fruit while in flight. Tune in…
‘First Receiver’ Sticking Point for New Food Safety Rule
…comments to the Food and Drug Administration regarding their new food safety rule that will be part of the Food Safety Modernization Act. One of the comments was about a…
Knowing How You Can Grow a Real Star in the Kitchen
…Fennel plants grow up to five feet tall depending on what variety you grow. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Knowing How to Grow a Real…
Food Traceability Proposed Rule Raises Concerns from Industry Members
…Foods, establishes enhanced recordkeeping standards for foods on the Food Traceability List. Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Vice President of Supply Chain and Sustainability, Ed Treacy said the proposal is a…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
…weighed in with their support for the bills. “Farmers and ranchers already face unpredictable challenges beyond our control yet persevere to protect our nation’s supply of food, fiber and renewable…