It looks like the House and the Senate came together to agree on terms for the 2018 Farm Bill. Farm Bill Chairman Mike Conaway discusses the committee reaching a deal….
Combatting ACP by Removing Abandoned Citrus Farms
Adult Asian citrus psyllid on a citrus leaf. USDA/ARS Photo by David Hall Last year, Tulare County developed a plan to remove dead or abandoned citrus trees as one of…
NCBA Welcomes USMCA Signing, Will Work with Congress to Secure Passage
…dollar markets for U.S. beef. We look forward to working with Congress to get USMCA passed into law as quickly as possible.” Background Today (11/30/2018) the leaders of the United…
Holiday Fresh Decor Could House Invasive Pests
Pinned spotted lanternfly adult with wings open. Note the bright red coloration now visible on the hindwings. This cannot be seen when the insect is at rest. Credit: Pennsylvania Department…
Beyond Meat Files for Initial Public Offering
…to have the same taste and texture as a real ground beef burger. Beyond Meat has products in more than 32,000 grocery stores, restaurants and other outlets across the U.S.,…
Not So Native Vines to Be Aware Of
…its pretty purple flowers. It’s often chosen as a low maintenance ground cover option. However, this invasive species is capable of quickly forming a dense ground cover that suppresses everything…
USMCA Signing Doesn’t Affect Pistachios, And that’s Good
A major new trade deal expected to finalize this week doesn’t affect California’s second largest nut industry. The new North American Free Trade Agreement, now being called the U.S. Mexico…
Agri View: BFTP-What Do You Do with an Old Worn Out Tractor?
An old three wheel tractor sits next to a large cattle ranch in northern California Some are still running, being used. Some are just sitting rusting away. Some are being…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-29-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for AgNet West Radio Network. Sponsored Content Let’s…
Almond Update: Blind Consumer Panel And More at Almond Conference
…all of the conference information at AlmondConference.com Almond Update: Blind Consumer Panel And More at Almond Conference About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
The following statement regarding the House and Senate Ag Leaders’ announced “agreement in principle” on the 2018 Farm Bill conference report may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President…
Evergreen Vine to Avoid Planting
…privacy, as a wall and ground cover. It’s low maintenance, drought, and low-light tolerant, and also winter hardy. The problem with English Ivy is that it quickly outpaces nearly everything…
Agreement Reached in Principle on 2018 Farm Bill
House and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairmen Mike Conaway (R-Texas) and Pat Roberts (R- Kan.) and Ranking Members Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) made the following announcement on the…
Pretty Now, Pests Later-Invasive Plants
Kudzu Cathy Isom gets you into your garden by telling you what you should know about plants that may look pretty now, but could turn into be pests later. That’s…