…and installing renewable energy systems which include biomass, geothermal, hydropower and solar. Funds also can be used to make energy efficiency improvements to heating, ventilation and cooling systems. Listen to…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…international competitors in one of its most important export markets. The agreement was announced at the G7 summit in France during a press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump, Japanese…
Another China Tariff Announcement Signals More Trouble
…export markets farmers and ranchers depend on. We need substantive trade agreements that ensure American agriculture can provide an abundant and safe food supply for the world’s growing population.” Source:…
USDA Details Trade Damage Estimate Calculations
…around the globe.” The full description of the Trade Damage Estimation for the Market Facilitation Program and Food Purchase and Distribution Program is available on the website of USDA’s Office…
More Virulent Newcastle Discovered
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently announced another discovery of virulent Newcastle disease at a retail feed store in western San Bernardino County. The discovery was made on August…
Overall Impact of USMCA and the Need for Ratification
…impacts food and agriculture industry and really matters to the entire country,” Vilsack noted. “According to Dunn and Associates, the U.S. food and agriculture industry represents – directly or indirectly…
Wasps are Beneficial Insects for Your Garden
…Unfortunately for us, wasps are attracted to open cans of soda pop, fruit juice, fallen apples beneath fruit trees, and other sweet foods. Be sure to cover drinks and open…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
The concept of beneficial ants in agriculture may seem like a contrary notion, as growers have historically viewed ants as a nuisance in their production systems. Ants can be valuable…
Report Demonstrates Strong Fresh Produce Sales for Q2
…President of Member Services Miriam Wolk said in a news release. “Fresh food categories are favorably positioned to capitalize on both these trends.” Second-quarter vegetable sales totaled $7.68 billion, an…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…natural enemy. Charles Pickett, the California Department of Food and Agriculture biological control scientist, shared a mounted sample of a Samurai wasp from Asia, Trissolcas japonicus, which lays its eggs in…
Navigating the ‘Re-Hemption’ of North America
…in the state; how we’re allowing it to grow.” Quick noted that the hemp industry presents enormous potential for the production of medicine, food, and fiber. There is particular market…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-19-19
…a study that found one-third of food grown goes unharvested and details on the California Food Expo that is coming up. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Research Finds One-Third of Food Grown Goes Unharvested
According to a recent report looking at food waste in the U.S., a significant amount of waste actually begins out in the fields of production. An estimated 40 percent of…
New Resource for Integrated Weed Management in Rice
…Placer and Sacramento Counties, Whitney Brim-DeForest noted the Pest Management Guidelines: Rice web resource has recently been revised. “We do pest management guidelines for each of our cropping systems and I believe…