It’ll be expensive, but most likely worth it for industries to pull together and eliminate the parasitic weed broomrape from California. Broomrape has been seen in several California fields, and cases have…
Students Set to Celebrate Agriculture and Leadership During FFA Week
…which began in 1948, in recognition of Washington’s legacy as an agriculturist and farmer. A group of young farmers founded FFA in 1928, and the organization has been influencing generations…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-14-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Almond Update: Orchard Recycling Research Showing Strong Results
Orchard recycling research has been going on for over 10 years. UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Brent Holtz has been leading the project and said they continue to see positive results….
Secretary Perdue on the American Broadband Initiative Milestones Report
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding the American Broadband Initiative Milestones Report: “Last year, I presented the findings of the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-13-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Harvesting Technology at the World Ag Expo
The gates of the International Agri-Center in Tulare opened Tuesday morning to officially begin the 52nd World Ag Expo. During the opening ceremony, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and California Farm…
California Farm Bureau Appoints Jim Houston as Administrator
…staff,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “As our organization celebrates its centennial, Jim is the best person to help guide Farm Bureau into a successful second century of service to…
USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 14 Deadline for Market Facilitation Program
…with nearly $8 billion in estimated payments. Producers of corn, cotton, dairy, hogs, shelled almonds, sorghum, soybeans, fresh sweet cherries and wheat should apply at their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office….
USDA To Host 2018 Farm Bill Implementation Listening Sessions
…USDA is seeking public input on the changes to existing programs implemented by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Risk Management Agency. Each agency will take…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-12-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Western View: The Moon Trees
…be an Astronaut, moon trees are growing right here on earth. Stuart Roosa, originally from Durango, Colorado, was a smoke jumper with the US Forest Service in the 1950’s. He…
Almonds Get $6 Million in Trade Promotion Funding
…of unjustified trade retaliation against U.S. farmers and exporters. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) accepted ATP applications between September 4 and November 2 – totaling nearly $600 million – from…
USDA to Release Complete Set of Tables for Agricultural Projections to 2028
…report. The new tables will include projections for farm income, U.S. fruits, nuts, and vegetables supply and use, and global commodity trade. Tables containing long-term supply, use, and price projections…