…control advisers (PCAs) who provide pest management consultation for the production of food, fiber and ornamental industries of this state. CAPCA’s mission is to facilitate the success of the licensed…
Farm City Newsday, Thursday 10-12-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Perdue Traveling to Europe
…observance Monday. The trip will wrap up in Spain early next week, where Perdue will meet with his counterpart in Madrid. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Suspends CRP Enrollment
…Farm Bill. Current enrollment is about 23.5 million acres nationwide. The suspension will continue until later in the 2018 fiscal year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Report Recommends Changes for NASS Data Collection
…current process is” inherently subjective and neither transparent nor reproducible.” A USDA/NASS spokesperson called the report a “real opportunity” for improvements. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Britain Could Join NAFTA If Brexit Deal Fails
…farm could be cut in half after Brexit. In 2014, the U.K. was reported to rely on the EU for 27 percent of its food imports. Just four percent of…
Trump Calls Trudeau a Friend During NAFTA Talks
…The American Farm Bureau Federation this week joined Farmers for Free Trade to defend the agreement. The agenda for the current round of negotiations includes discussions on financial services, labor…
State Board Sticks to Flow Regime on Sacramento River
…agreements to help achieve its objectives, an approach farm groups and irrigation districts favor. The state water board, which allocates surface-water rights and is responsible for protecting water quality, has…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
…and responsive to consumer demand,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “These NIFA investments help develop tools necessary for traditional farmers to pursue organic farming and help boost the economic gains…
Farm City Newsday, Wednesday 10-11-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Insects Beneficial for Your Garden or Farm
…Insects Beneficial for Your Garden or Farm When it comes to our gardens or farms, its normal to want to protect our plants from predatory pests. But not all insects…
California Wildfires Impacting Wine Industry
…estimates that the industry generates more than $55 billion in economic activity in California, and twice as much nationally, each year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
More Than 1,000 Stations Offering E15 in the U.S.
…of those are in major metropolitan areas including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Video from-American Ethanol: Driving Performance…
Censky, McKinney, Sworn in at USDA
…of Agriculture named its deputy director as interim director last week, following the Senate confirmation of McKinney to the USDA post. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….