…welfare and 4) meeting diverse consumer needs and choices,” Matukumalli said. The Agricultural Research Service is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in-house research agency. Daily, ARS focuses on solutions to…
USDA Enhances African Swine Fever Surveillance Efforts
…and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will work with the swine industry, the states, and veterinary diagnostic laboratories to test for ASF. ASF is a highly contagious and deadly disease…
May Rain Silver Lining for Strawberry Growers
…Manzanita Berry Farms General Manager Dave Peck said his plants are cranking out fruit. Many attendees at the annual Strawberry Field Day hosted by Manzanita Berry Farms, UC Cooperative Extension,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-16-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In this episode, we hear how the proposed indoor heat standard looks like it is…
Almond Update: Subjective Forecast Expected, Low Carry-Over for 2019
The National Agricultural Statistics Service released their subjective forecast report for California almonds and the numbers are right where the industry expected with an increase over last year. Another report…
Farm Bureau Calls for Quick Resolution on China Trade
America’s farmers need a swift resolution to the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a letter to President Trump….
Legislation to Relieve Regulatory Burden on Livestock Haulers
…adhere to. The proposed bills are in response to a U.S. Department of Transportation rule requiring all truck drivers to adhere to Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules monitored by electronic logging devices…
Beef Cattle Cost Study Released from UC ANR
…equipment, custom services, and labor are all based on January 2019 figures. The report can help a producer estimate potential returns as well as help formulate budget strategies and evaluate…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-15-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, we have another issue with an already complicated industrial hemp situation, Perdue…
Still Developing Hemp Regulation Also Depends on Location
The process to start producing industrial hemp right now is unclear, and it’s different on where you plan to grow. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has greenlighted hemp…
Popular Houseplant with Survival Skills
…of Ours. Popular Houseplant with Survival Skills Organic hydroponic Devils ivy grow with LED Light Indoor farm, If you’re looking for a houseplant that’s virtually hard to kill off, then…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-14-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman who is filling in for Danielle Leal while she is on maternity leave. In today’s show,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-13-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman who is filling in for Danielle Leal while she is on maternity leave. In today’s show,…
Hemp Registration Opens, Process Remains Complicated
…Resource Management Agency and get a permit as well because there are other hoops they must jump through before growing hemp.” About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…