Two of the wine sectors biggest industry groups are calling for an elimination of wine tariffs between the United States and the European Union (EU). The Wine Institute and Comité…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-23-20
…the west, a possible new fungal issue found in almond orchards and what the President and the Agriculture Secretary had to say at the AFBF annual convention. Tune in to…
New Joint Employer Liability Guidelines Effective in March
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently issued an update to the definition of what constitutes joint employer liability. While the new ‘four-factor balancing test’ updates the regulation officially,…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Using Technology To Make Healthier Cows
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
APHIS Moving Forward with Funding Farm Bill Initiatives
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be moving forward with funding several farm bill initiatives. The agency recently announced that it…
Positive Trade Outlook for California Rice
The past year was a significant one for the trade potential of the California rice industry. Movement in multiple different trade arenas has created a positive outlook for the industry…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Bok Choy Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Grilled Bok Choy Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Bulbs Bok Choy TT…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Third Tranche of MFP Payments ‘Will Be Imminent’
There have been some misconceptions surrounding the 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) and when the third tranche of MFP payments would be dispersed to farmers impacted by trade tensions and…
USDA Looks to Strengthen Packers and Stockyards Act
Changes have been proposed for the process of buying and selling livestock and poultry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing some changes to enhance…
Spray Safe Events Provide Important Industry Information
Spray Safe events appear to be successfully providing important pesticide information to industry members. The response has been substantial to some of the recent Spray Safe events that were held…
New USDA Honeybee Research Facility to Focus on Pollinator Health
…be working in the new lab. “And trying to find solutions to some of the challenges that the beekeepers, queen breeders, and the almond industry and most of the fruit…
Significant Changes to Organic Import Guidelines on The Way
Substantial changes are on the way for the National Organic Program. The Office of Management and Budget is currently reviewing the “Strengthening Enforcement Rule,” which will support ‘a broader strategy…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-21-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a potential third round of MFP payments, the new…