…ingredients and processes used in the food supply. The Senate Agriculture Committee today approved, by a 14-6 vote, a bill introduced last week by its Chairman, Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS),…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 1
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Agri View: Weather Damage Costly
…90 seconds. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation “Understanding the drought impact of El Niño on the global agricultural areas: An Assessment Using FAO’s Agriculture’s Stress Index (AEI)“…
Calif. Citrus Growers Turn to Florida and Texas for Huanglongbing Help
…Grower representatives from CCM and the Citrus Pest Disease Prevention Program, as well as agriculture officials from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, will also be available for comment….
Asian Wasps Could Help Stink Bug Control
…Ingels and a team of UC and California Department of Food and Agriculture scientists have been closely monitoring BMSB since large populations were found in downtown Sacramento in 2013. “We…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 29
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Leap Year and Ag
…agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Leap Year and Ag From: Ag Day.org Udderly Amazing In a year’s time a dairy cow produces 1,500 gallons or 6,000…
Agri View: Food Prices
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “The estimates for the outlook will return to more normal pricing, but the stabilization of supply is likely to occur as we enter the fall…
U.S. Should Be Better Prepared For Pests, Diseases
…partners closing their markets to U.S. goods. “There seems to be a growing consensus that there are serious flaws in the country’s preparedness to deal with threats to U.S. agriculture…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 26
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USDA Invests $25 Million in High-Priority Watersheds to Improve Water Quality
Seventeen New Watersheds Added to National Water Quality Initiative Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced an investment of $25 million targeted to help agriculture producers improve water quality in high-priority…
National FFA Week – Inspiration from our Future Farmers
…to support our youth and applaud their enthusiasm for agriculture – its future as well as its legacy. From CDFA by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture…
Commodity Classic Farmer-Focused Topics & Issues Sessions
…“New Mode of Action in Soybeans” will provide information for better decision-making in weed management and improving the health of soybean fields. “Amplifying Agriculture’s Authentic Voices: Project 155” will…
State Water Project Allocations Doubled
Supply Outlook Improves, but State Remains in Drought The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) increased its water allocations estimated delivery for most recipients to 30 percent of requests for…