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: Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
The Almond Board of California has set aggressive goals for the industry to reach by 2025. Reduce the amount of water used to produce a pound of almonds by 20%, increase adoption…
Ag in the Classroom Important for Every Student and Educator
…into their everyday teachings. The organization has a website which features farm facts sheets, contests, a magazine, available programs, upcoming events, grants, scholarships and much more. Executive Director Judy Culbertson,…
EPA Recognizes Reducing Food Waste
Winners include Sprouts Farmers Market, LA County Department of Public Works and EcoSet Consulting The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized five California organizations for their outstanding efforts to…
Genome Published of the Small Hive Beetle, a Major Honey Bee Parasite
Beekeepers and researchers will welcome the unveiling of the small hive beetle’s genome by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their colleagues. The small hive beetle (SHB) is a major…
Industry Excited for Dairy Policy Reforms in Farm Bill
Industry members have expressed significant support for some of the dairy policy reforms put forth in the farm bill that should prove beneficial for dairy farmers. The National Milk Producers…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-19-18
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,…
Shasta Variety a Vigorous Almond Tree
Self-fertile almond varieties are becoming more popular as the first trees in production continue to mature. The Shasta variety was introduced a few years ago and growers are starting to…
Farm Bill Set to Bring Several Benefits to California Growers
…of all, getting a farm bill is fantastic,” said Vice President of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Glenda Humiston. “Some really good things for beginning farmers and ranchers, and veterans’…
New ‘Bee Where’ Program Should Be Here By Spring
The ‘Bee Where’ program that was launched at the California Association of Pest Control Advisors annual conference is expected to be ready to go by spring. Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner…
Farmland Access Remains A Challenge for Young and Beginning Farmers
…or older. That is due in part to the high-cost of farmland making it difficult for farmers aged 40 and under to become landowners. Farmland prices have increased nearly two…
Ag Must Be Part Of U.S.-EU Trade Deal, Groups Insist
…it address the EU’s restrictive tariff and non-tariff barriers to U.S. farm products. In a letter sent to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, 53 organizations, led by the…
Farm Bureau’s Duvall, Aiken Cite Strengths of Clean Water Rule
…the Tennessee Farm Bureau and kicked-off by Tennessee Farm Bureau President Jeff Aiken, included presentations by Acting Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, who provided…
USDA Traveler Website Helps Santa and His Elves
APHIS Website Can Help All Gift Givers This Holiday Season The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that representatives from the North…