Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including Congress passing the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan and…
Almond Update: Domestic Marketing Targets Millennial Snacking, Eyes Oat Milk
The Almond Board of California believes there’s room for growth domestically for almonds with a specific generation. Research has shown that millennial-led households snack on almonds less than any other by a…
ARS Launches New Project to Engage the Next Generation of Researchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to ensure the next generation of agriculturalists are equipped with the necessary skills. A new project was recently launched by USDA’s Agricultural…
President Biden Ready to Sign Latest COVID Relief Legislation
…insecure Americans and expedites vaccine administration in rural communities,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a news release. “But the bill doesn’t just address our most imminently pressing…
Researchers Looking at Methods for Managing Tadpole Shrimp in Rice
…grower might have to reseed a field which is never very successful,” said Luis Espino, UC Cooperative Extension Rice Farm Advisor. “Most of the time, once they get you one…
Heliae Joins the Celebration of 1,000 Episodes of Farm City Newsday
Heliae Agriculture is joining the month-long celebration of the Farm City Newsday podcast’s 1,000th episode. The company has partnered with AgNet West in providing $5,000 worth of their product PhycoTerra…
Agricultural Exports Projected to Grow Over Next 10 Years
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is projecting strong growth in U.S. agricultural exports over the coming decade. Information from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) showed a projected increase of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-10-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Secretary Vilsack’s thoughts on trade with China post-Trump, a…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
…producers. Packers would be responsible for supplying contract information to USDA. USDA would also be prohibited from using confidentiality as a reason for not reporting. The legislation would also clarify…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the CA representatives on House Ag Committee subcommittee rosters,…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
…of visas for farmworkers to work year-round. The legislation also seeks to create the first merit-based visa program that is specifically designed for the agriculture industry. “The Farm Workforce Modernization…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a collaborative exchange project that looks at dairy sustainability,…
Researchers Compiling Information on Spotted Lanternfly
…information has been put together by the Entomological Society of America. Research entomologist for the U.S. Forest Service, Melody Keena has worked to put together a special collection of research…
E.M. Tharp, WAE Announce Scholarship Winners
…at Fresno State in the fall. Her long-term goal is to become a high school agriculture teacher. Lemm began participating in 4-H at nine by showing rabbits, attending community service…