The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that California dairy farmers are well on their way to meeting the industry goals for methane reduction. The industry will…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-25-19
…3-D program, compliance with the Produce Safety Rule, a Fresno State student who received an American Agri-Women Foundation scholarship and a need for farmers to be included in climate crisis…
USDA Reduces Cotton Expectations
In the most recent report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) lowered its estimate for world cotton production. Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council,…
Farmworker Housing Bill: ‘No farmer is going to use this.’
…great thing for farmers,” said San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau Executive Director Brent Burchett. “In fact, it does the complete opposite of what the bill purports to do and…
Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders
…ingredients & international channel, Cargill Protein – North America, and current Chair of the National FFA Sponsors Board. “Working together, we can ensure American agriculture continues to build vibrant communities,…
Hemp Holds Value for Organic Growers
The development of a hemp crop can be potentially lucrative for farmers, but it can also be a good source of needed biomass for organic growers. President and Owner of…
New Plants-3D Program Develops Next Generation of Ag Innovators
…made possible through a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation Research Traineeship program, which will be used to fund a total of 50 students to participate in the…
Officials Praise New Biological Opinions for the SWP and CVP
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service have released new biological opinions that will have a significant impact on the administration of California water supplies. The…
Citrus Updates Provided at Grower Town Hall Events
Farmers recently received citrus updates during a series of grower town hall events hosted by California Citrus Mutual. The three town halls were held in Coachella, Ventura, and Tulare. Attendees…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-18-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s certified farmers’ markets, pork industry focusing on latino…
Prior Catastrophes Helped Prepare Napa Wineries for Power Outage
…issues including power outages,” Conniff noted. “And in the end, it’s agriculture and farmers are adaptable, resilient people.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Livestock Groups Call Attention to Judicial Activism in Sage Grouse Case
WASHINGTON (NCBA-Oct. 16, 2019) — Public Lands Council President Bob Skinner and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Jennifer Houston released the following statements in response to the enjoinment of the…
Co-creation A Key Factor for Agtech Development
…valuable product that growers are interested in purchasing, and farmers are interested in products that can effectively solve an agricultural issue. Bringing the two industries together helps to ensure a…
Preventing Horn Growth in Dairy Cows Through Genome Editing
…health and welfare of dairy cows. Courtesy: Alison Van Eenennaam “Farmers would like to have polled animals, but at the moment the elite sires that are genetic superstars of the…