Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Almond Board of California’s upcoming webinar which will…
Direct Marketing Farmers Hit Hardest During Pandemic
…business. “A lot of the farmers that we work with are direct marketing; so, they sell directly to farmers markets, or at farm stands, or to restaurants or retail. So,…
FCC Designates $1 Billion for Precision Agriculture
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that the agency will be focusing on supporting precision agriculture. The FCC has established a Precision Agriculture Connectivity Task Force which is divided…
Almond Update: Carbohydrate Dynamics Research in Upcoming Webinar
The Almond Board of California has continued its online education through webinars during COVID-19 restrictions, and an upcoming session will focus on a potential new tool for the industry. Several…
COVID-19 Delays Events at the International Agri-Center®
…rentals, 2021 World Ag Expo®, and more, please contact: AgVentures!® School Tours – agventures@farmshow.org Event Rentals & Equestrian – events@farmshow.org 2021 World Ag Expo® – waesales@farmshow.org General Inquiries – info@farmshow.org…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-01-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the avocado industry shifting its focus amid the coronavirus…
FDA Allows for Telemedicine to Meet Animal Health Needs
…provide adequate services while combatting COVID-19, the FDA has announced that it will be temporarily lifting enforcement of certain requirements to allow veterinarians to better utilize telemedicine to address animal…
Shifting Focus: Avocados Rethink Promoting Industry Amidst COVID-19
The current restrictions surrounding the ongoing pandemic is changing how associations promote their industries. The COVID-19 social distancing and shelter at home recommendations are impacting everyday life around the state,…
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…will ensure that it takes effect prior to this other regulation expiring in July,” Wolfe noted. Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S., farm employers were encouraged to…
Assessing the Potential of Harvesting Elderberry Hedgerows
…A recent project was conducted with several grower-partners to evaluate the potential of harvesting elderberries to provide another source of income for farmers. “We had several farms plant elderberry in…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-31-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Representative Josh Harder urging the White House to have…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a new sensor technology that could help address food…
Week in Review: Stimulus Bill Helps Ag, New Coronavirus Sick Leave Requirements
…production is moving along, and the Environmental Protection Agency is looking into new methods for evaluating pesticides. The most prominent stories of the week can found directly in your email…
State Department Addresses H-2A Issue with Interview Waivers
…source,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “Workers in the H-2A program represent 20% of the country’s farm workforce, so their contributions are necessary as we enter a…