…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…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
Sacramento (DPR) – The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced the members of a new, cross-sector working group created to identify,…
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports in Canada
…every year since 2010. Two-way trade between the United States and Canada is also significant for the food and agriculture industries. The U.S.-Canada open trade border provides opportunities for cross-border…
You Can Help Bring Back the Bee Population
Bee pollinating chive flowers Without our pollinators, there would be no food. Cathy Isom continues her series on bees by telling us what we can do to help bring back…
How to Sell Your Honey and Beeswax Harvest
…those who shop at the markets are looking to support local farmers, and enjoy knowing where their food comes from. When you sell honey for human consumption, you will sell…
Plan to Use Farm Bill Funding to Support Animal Disease Prevention and Management
…to detect biological threats to the nation’s food animals, thus protecting animal health, public health, and the nation’s food supply. Additional information about NAHLN is available on the APHIS NAHLN…
AgSharks Competition Back for Another Year
…that support a more sustainable and more healthy food system.” Source: Western Growers Association Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
Importance of USMCA for American Dairy Producers
…strong sanitary and phytosanitary provisions that will protect food safety, helping to avoid unscientific barriers to exports,” said Vilsack. Listen to the report below. Importance of USMCA for American Dairy…
China Suspends Purchases of American Agricultural Products
…an agreement, and quickly. Exports ensure farmers will continue to supply safe, healthful and affordable food for families here and around the world,” Duvall noted. About the Author Brian German…