…week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) commemorates the 50th anniversary of its School Breakfast Program by shining a light on the positive impacts of school breakfast. Over the course…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 7
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Agri View: Trees
…In parts of the world, forests are shrinking as trees are cleared to increase the amount of land available for agriculture. Because of their longevity and usefulness, trees have always…
Simplifying the Data Ownership Dilemma
…this year. Precision agriculture, sensor technology and big data have revolutionized farming, but legal agreements have not kept stride with the pace of innovation. Today, there is no standard practice…
Official Says USDA Needs More People to Handle Avian Influenza
A USDA official says USDA needs more resources to handle future outbreaks of diseases such as avian influenza. Official Says USDA Needs More People to Handle Bird Flu…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 4
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Two Storms Could Prove El Nino Predictions
…of the state for several days. Storms Could Prove El Nino Predictions USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says those rains should then turn into snow after a few days. He says…
Agri View: Soil Care
Everett Griner talks about soil care being vital to good farming in today’s Agri View. Soil Care From USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Healthy Soil for Life Soil health,…
AFBF Joins Initiative To Give Farmers Control of Data They Collect
…adoption of precision agriculture. That’s good for business and the environment, too.” The Agricultural Data Coalition (ADC) is the result of years of planning and coordination by AFBF, Auburn University,…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 3
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Almond Board: Nitrogen Sampling
…and nitrogen that is contributed by compost. An updated in-season nutrient budget model, including early-season leaf sampling guidelines, has been developed under the leadership of Patrick Brown, UC Davis Department…
Agri View: Foreign Trade
…destinations, see Top 15 U.S. export destinations by fiscal or calendar year.) Sources of Growth in U.S. Agricultural Exports Since 1995, U.S. exports have expanded across bulk and high value…
Orleans Parish 4-H and Bayer to Break Ground on Pollinator Garden
…a new generation of bee advocates, while ultimately enhancing our communities and teaching the students lessons about the importance of gardening and agriculture,” said Kevin Gordon, board president of the…
ACP Education for Northern California
…retail nurseries, and pest control advisors are encouraged to attend an informational meeting hosted by the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program and the California Department of Food and Agriculture….