At the California Citrus Mutual 2019 Citrus Showcase growers, researchers, water enthusiast and more gathered to discuss top topics for the future of the citrus industry. The citrus showcase highlighted…
Study Clarifies U.S. Beef’s Resource Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
…of Arkansas-Fayetteville and Sara Place, with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, which is partially funding the study. The team began its beef life-cycle analysis in 2013 and published the first of…
Secretary Perdue Comments on President Trump’s Budget Proposal
…been in decades. While the agriculture community still faces challenges, the Trump economy is creating new opportunities for all Americans to thrive,” said Secretary Perdue. “President Trump’s budget is fiscally…
California Walnuts Receive Trade Funding for Tariff Relief
…grow consumption of California walnuts globally,” stated Pamela Graviet, Sr. International Marketing Director for the CWC. “The industry is grateful to USDA for their swift action to assist our industry…
FFA Chapters Use Innovative Microsoft Solution to Delve Deeper Into Agriculture
…FFA Chapter Alaska The Palmer FFA Chapter Iron Mountain FFA Arkansas DTSOI Springdale FFA Chapter California Ripon Christian FFA Chapter Surprise Valley FFA Chapter Colorado Calhan FFA Chapter Roosevelt FFA…
General Mills Continues Regenerative Agriculture Investments
General Mills recently made the announcement that the company will be continuing to invest in regenerative agricultural practices. The company will be partnering with multiple organic and conventional farmers, as…
Optimism for the Future of American Cotton in China
American cotton As negotiations between the U.S. and China continue, there is optimism for American cotton having a successful future in China. The House Ways and Means Committee held a…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-08-19
…effects of Chinese tariffs on American cotton and how the use of biologicals continues to become more popular. You’ll also hear from California Farm Bureau’s first vice president Shannon Douglas…
Formal Lab-Grown Fake Meat Agreement is “What Consumers Deserve”
Fake Meat Courtesy NCBA National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Jennifer Houston released the following statement in response to the formal agreement announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and…
USDA Provides Funding to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources
…$2,214,226 to support National Clean Plant Network foundation plant stocks for citrus, grapes, fruit trees, sweet potato, and roses; $1,779,510 to support California’s Emergency Plant Health Response Teams for responding…
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Resigns
…FDA has worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture officials to help streamline produce safety requirements for farmers. The FDA also worked on updated plans relating to public warnings about…
Over $100 Million Cut from Available Ag Equipment Replacement Funds
Work is underway to ensure that the current levels of incentive funding for agricultural equipment replacement remain available to farmers. Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal looks to reduce the funding…
Study Reveals Pigs Can Transmit FMD Prior to Signs of Sickness
…agency. Daily, ARS focuses on solutions to agricultural problems affecting America. Each dollar invested in agricultural research results in $20 of economic impact. Source: USDA/Agricultural Research Service Sponsored Content CIR…
Survey Evaluating Energy Costs of Groundwater Pumping Remains Open
…share their experiences with the energy required to pump groundwater. The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) was awarded funding for the project through the California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment…