Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Brian German. In today’s show we hear about the latest development with the disaster aid package and…
Senate Committee Educated on Livestock Emissions
…the Environmental Protection Agency which demonstrate that all of the animal agriculture in the U.S. contributes less than four percent of all GHG emissions collectively. Transportation, electricity generation, and other…
Final EPA Rule Exempts Farms From Emissions Reporting
…Method, or FARM Act, fixed a problem created in April 2017 when a U.S. Court of Appeals rejected a 2008 EPA rule that exempted farmers from reporting routine farm emissions…
Disaster Relief Aid Finally Passes in the House
…But Republican lawmakers blocked the bill each time while the House was in recess The measure includes $3-billion for farm related losses of crops, dairy, on-farm stored crops, prevented planting…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-04-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Brian German. There is plenty of movement in several different trade markets highlighted on today’s show. Taylor…
New Mexican Goods Tariff Tied to Immigration Issue
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) issued a statement about the President’s threat. PMA stated in a press release, “While there have recently been promising signs that both Mexico and the…
Strawberry Mite Control Helped by Lesser-known Predator
Courtesy UCANR Natural predators can drive mite control in a lot of crops, and a lesser-known insect is helping in strawberries. Santa Maria’s Manzanita Berry farms have a lot of success…
Crossing Two of Summer’s Favorite Berries
…cancer, including colon, stomach, skin, breast, lung, and prostate cancers. Most growers start loganberries from young plants. If you’re looking for loganberry plants, they’re easy to find at farm and…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-03-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, aside from a local university launching a focus on regenerative agriculture, there…
National FFA’s Washington Leadership Conference Instills Importance of Growth, Leadership, Community Service
…service plans that will make a difference in their communities. Courtesy National FFA This year is no different. Created in 1969 and held annually, the conference begins June 4 at…
Prevention is Key for California Tree Nut Growers
…California has first-tier consultant networks and PCAs that scout fields daily, providing an invaluable service to growers who want to be well-informed about unique pressures their crop will face and…
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
American Farm Bureau Federation The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The administration’s submitting the Statement of Administration Action on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…blends or E15. “Corn farmers have been long-time advocates of higher blends of ethanol such as E15, touting its benefits to both the farmer and the consumer,” NCGA President Lynn…
EPA Delivers On President Trump’s Promise To Allow Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
And Improve Transparency In Renewable Fuel Markets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler signed the final action that would remove the key regulatory barrier to using gasoline blended with…