…the very near future.” According to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, California is the ninth-largest state for potato production, with more than 37,000 acres harvested in 2017. The largest California…
Environmental Groups Sue Over Changes to Endangered Species Act
…prompted several environmental groups including the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Humane Society of the United States, and EarthJustice to respond by suing the U.S. Department of the Interior. California…
An ARS Focus on the Northern Plains: Finding New Ways to Beef Up Our Cattle
…dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere continue to increase and while that stimulates plant growth, it also means plants have less nitrogen, which is a key nutrient. Agricultural Research Service…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…with USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service have helped build a strong demand among Japan’s flour millers for several classes of U.S. wheat grown in the Pacific Northwest to the Northern and…
Central Valley Dairy Biogas Facility to be Largest in U.S.
…end of the year. Calgren Dairy Fuels recently completed the renewable natural gas facility which will collect manure from four local dairy farms and process it using an anaerobic digestor. …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade, resources for almond growers to meet dust sustainability…
Almond Update: Resources to Meet Dust Sustainability Goals
…Update: Resources to Meet Dust Sustainability Goals Two of the videos in the series are completed and available. All of the videos will be accessible on the Almond Board of…
Analyzing Genomes to Improve Disease Control in Poultry
…field strains in U.S. commercial flocks. To help improve the control of Marek’s disease, veterinary medical officer John Dunn and his team at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Avian Disease and Oncology Laboratory in…
Nearly Half of California Dairies Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…we are hopeful that we will get more folks in the door,” USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey said in a press release. “At this point…
Last Week to Apply for Taste and Teach Program
…kiwifruit in November. “The teachers will get a binder that’s full of resources that’s broken down each month with the different commodity of focus,” said DeRohan. “It includes some of…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…and Natural Resources Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR…
California Table Olives Look to Bounce Back in 2019
The 2019 forecast for California olives is a welcomed sight after last year’s disastrous season. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) issued the official 2019 California Table Olive Forecast that’s…
Using the California Agritourism Website from UC ANR
The UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) team has created a new resource for farmers and ranchers that can help bolster agritourism in their areas and expand on a…
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports in Canada
…despite this challenge, U.S. farmers, ranchers, and food processors are well positioned to continue to meet the changing demands of Canadian consumers for high-value, quality products. Source: USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service…