…industry. With this rule, FSIS will finally begin full implementation of that program in swine establishments.” Background: The final rule has new requirements for microbial testing that apply to all…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-17-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering National Farm Safety and Health Week, an upcoming ACP…
Specialty Crops Bolstered Top-Ten Commodity Cash Receipts in 2018
…remained the number one crop on the production list but did see a decline in the early numbers. Almonds, strawberries, and lettuce also saw a slight decrease. The top-ten producing…
Tempering Expectations for the Future of Organic
A new report from Rabobank is tempering expectations for organic production as growth in the sector is beginning to slow. The six-page report “Organic Produce Premiums Under Pressure,” notes that…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…the carbon in the ground instead of releasing it into the air. We could do all these things. As incredible as it may seem, our farmers have this power. Our…
Citrus Research Board Under New Leadership
The Citrus Research Board (CRB) has named Marcy Martin as the new president after operating under interim president Franco Bernardi for nearly a year. Martin brings 25 years of experience…
Senate Bill 1 Passes – Governor Newsom to Veto
After a full week of long days in the California legislature, Senate Bill 1 passed both houses in the early hours of Saturday morning. The California Environmental, Public Health, and…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…workforce to continue producing the healthiest, safest, most affordable, and most abundant food supply on earth.” Background: This week is an opportunity to spread awareness of the inherent risks associated…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-16-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the U.S. and China’s “good gestures” proving well for…
Some Natural Ways to Kill Poison Ivy
Cathy Isom has a little change for you in today’s program. She lets you know some ways to kill poison ivy naturally. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Farm Bureau’s South Valley Caucus Gets New Development Director
The South Valley Caucus, comprised of the Farm Bureaus from Kings, Tulare, Fresno and Madera counties, recently established a new staffing position to help engage community members about the value…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Apple Pork Loin
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Roasted Apple Pork Loin with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 16 oz Loin (Cleaned)…
Report Shows Licensed Hemp Acreage More Than Quadrupled in 2019
…report estimates that the actual amount of hemp planting and harvesting will be significantly lower. Although President Donald Trump signed the farm bill into law nearly a year ago, a…
NPPC Statement on China Market Access
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPPC-Sept. 13, 2019) — Chinese media reported that it was suspending the imposition of punitive tariffs on U.S. pork imports. The following is a statement from National Pork…