…more substantial. The second phase of the study is expected to be released later in the year with suggested actions to mitigate some of the impacts of the water restrictions….
New FDA Plan for Leafy Greens Food Safety
…California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has issued a letter of support for any actions that will help to prevent any future outbreaks of food illness associated with leafy greens…
Almond Update: Yearly Middle East Trip Strengthens Key and Emerging Markets
The Almond Board of California makes a yearly trip to India and the United Arab Emirates to meet with several trade partners in the region. This year, the Almond Board…
CA Rep. Costa Drills Perdue on Trade During House Ag Committee Hearing
…the mic. He immediately addressed trade deals with two Asian countries. First, Rep. Costa asked about a potential Phase Two agreement with Japan, in which Perdue responded optimistically. Costa then…
Legislative Effort to Address California Nutria Problem Moves Forward
…years of monitoring. California has been funding a five-phase process for locating and eliminating the rodents, which will require every last nutria to be eradicated to be completely effective. “This…
Flexibility for Hemp Rule Enforcement for 2020 Crop Year
…issues. “We were able to reach an agreement that we are going to be able to provide some relief from the laboratory certification process for this crop year,” USDA Undersecretary…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-03-20
…percent, the EU contemplating allowing American agriculture in a trade deal, and the recent work furthering the mitigation of methane emissions from dairy cows. Tune in to the show for…
California Citrus: Tariff Exemptions Are ‘Break We’ve Been Looking For’
…with the establishment of the Phase One trade agreement. The two developments should provide a notable amount of relief for the citrus industry, which has been dealing with a tariff…
AFBF Expands Mental Health Awareness Welcoming Farm State of Mind Campaign
Over the past few years, unpredictable weather, destructive pests, trade tension, labor shortages, and unstable markets have all placed pressure on America’s farmers. According to a Farm Bureau survey, “a…
Chinese Market Slowing Opening for U.S. Ag Products
The Chinese market is beginning to open up for American agricultural products as the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement begins to be implemented. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Secretary Perdue clarifying President Trump’s trade relief tweet, the…
Ag Innovation Conference to Highlight Comprehensive Crop Care
Early registration is still available for the upcoming Ag Innovations Conference. The 4th Ag Innovations Conference and trade show will focus on comprehensive crop care, introducting new technologies for growers….
Dairy Quota Questions Linger as Repeal Process Continues
…comments from the industry, UDFC unveiled its proposal to phase out the quota program at a meeting at the World Ag Expo. “The proposal was submitted to Secretary Ross after…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-27-20
…find out why technology use in agriculture isn’t as accepted in counties outside of America, we’ve got details on trade with China and the Bureau of Reclamation making its initial…