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Market Analyst Says Dairy Industry is Under Pressure
The dairy industry continues to be put under pressure while farms big and small are closing nationwide. Farmers tried to make due with what they had, producing more when the…
Independence Variety Finding its Niche
The almond variety Independence was a topic for grower questions at a recent nut conference. Blue Diamond Growers Membership Development Manager Ben Goudie said it looks like the new variety…
Impending Indoor Heat Standard Looks Familiar
The developing indoor heat regulation should look relatively familiar to the industry. Cal/OSHA is putting together the language for new indoor heat prevention standards, and a draft is due by…
Cell-Cultured Meat Products to Be Regulated by Both USDA and FDA
…Service on the definitions of ‘beef’ and ‘meat’ must be addressed. We stand by our members and our product, and will continue to work on establishing accurate labeling of cell-cultured…
Manage the Forest to Control Wildfires
…the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West. Sponsored Content CIR…
High Tunnels Helping Small Growers Year-round
…many years, but the construction is complicated and unstable under inclement weather. The California Natural Resources Conservation Service has invested $4.4 million from the 2014 Farm Bill into sturdier high…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for AgNet West Radio Network. Sponsored Content CIR…
Severity of NOW Issue Expressed
An industry leader recently expressed how bad the navel orange worm issue was last season with something he had never seen before. Blue Diamond Growers Director of Member Relations Mel…
Increase in Pesticide Use Shouldn’t Be Surprising
UC Cooperative Extension Pomology Advisor David Doll started a recent presentation with slides showing increasing pesticide data. With increasing organic acreage and a more significant push for integrated pest management…
NPPC Testifies In Support Of USMCA
…pass the USMCA so that U.S. pork and other American farm products can be sent duty-free to America’s two largest export markets and so that U.S. agriculture can continue helping…
Valuable Rancher Recordkeeping Tool from NCBA Available for 2019
…tool for U.S. cattlemen and women in their efforts to detail actions and practices on farms and ranches,” according to Dan Kniffen, a Pennsylvania beef producer. “It’s a way to…
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
…California’s State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and CARCD Executive Director Karen Buhr. COURTESY OF NRCS: Drew Mather “We’re highlighting the partnerships that we have with the…
New Biosecurity Campaign to Protect Live Poultry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is launching a new outreach campaign focused on preventing the spread of infectious poultry diseases in both commercial…