The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) is being asked to investigate imported produce. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer sent a letter to ITC requesting that the agency monitor imports…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-17-20
…farmers, the becoming of a first-time flower farmer and free water quality test for some California well owners. Also, hear this week’s Almond Update. Tune in to the show for…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-17-20
…farmers, the becoming of a first-time flower farmer and free water quality test for some California well owners. Also, hear this week’s almond update. Tune into the show for these…
Renewable Natural Gas Milestone Reached by CalBio
…Tulare County. The project has been a joint venture between California Bioenergy, Chevron U.S.A., and local dairy farmers. Collaborators have been providing funding for digestor projects throughout areas of Kings,…
EU Moves Forward with Increased Tariffs on American Goods
The European Union (EU) has announced that it will be moving forward with increased tariffs on U.S. goods. Tariffs will be imposed on nearly $4 billion worth of American imports….
FDA Reviews Rollout of New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint
…to review the first 100 days of the Blueprint. The one-hour webinar highlighted the implementation work that has already been done as well as provide insight on future efforts. FDA…
USDA-NASS Report Affirms Continued Growth of Organic Sector
A report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has confirmed the findings of other recent reports highlighting the value of the organic sector. The results of…
Nearly 60 Conservation Practice Standards Revised by USDA
…to America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners,” NRCS Acting Chief Kevin Norton said in a press release. “These practices are the building blocks of conservation, and they are science based…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-12-20
…of America, Assembly Bill 685 taking effect January 1, and get this week’s Almond Update from the Almond Board of California. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-12-20
…of America, Assembly Bill 685 taking effect January 1, and get this week’s Almond Update from the Almond Board of California. Tune into the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biological Delivering Targeted Ant Bait Sustainably
…and the future of this technique that involves automation for ant control. Listen to the episode with Dr. Mark Hoddle. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West…
Proposition 15 Defeated: ‘Farmers Can Breathe A Little Easier’
…future. “For months we’ve said Prop 15 would hurt farmers, ranchers, and ultimately all families with higher prices. What’s clear from this result of Prop 15 is that more than…
Farmer’s Inspiration Leads to Large Squash Donation to Central California Food Bank
…of the food bank’s efforts to increase healthy foods. We’re always looking for farmers to partner with.” Butternut squash, a winter squash, has a 90-day shelf life without refrigeration. It…
Public and Private Sector See Growth Potential in Organic Production
…industry members is that there is even more potential for organic that will spur continued investment by the public and private sectors. “There’s opportunity here for farmers to take advantage…