The $810 million dollar deal between E&J Gallo and Constellation Brands was finally approved by the Federal Trade Commission. The deal sends 32 brands from Constellation to Gallo in a move…
Latest Dietary Guidelines Receive Praise from Several Ag Groups
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 was recently published by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS). The guidelines are updated every five years and…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-07-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the benefits of registering your farm with the Farm…
Almond Update: Why Register Your Farm with FSA?
There are several benefits for producers to register their farm with the Farm Service Agency whether you are applying for services at the time or not. Farm Service Agency’s Brooke…
USDA Extends Flexibilities Amid Continuing COVID-19 Pandemic
…the agency recognizes the challenges American farmers and ranchers are facing because of the pandemic and is extending crop insurance flexibilities. Relief provided for electronic notifications and signatures has been…
H-2A Wage Freeze Blocked by Federal Judge Ruling
…of Agriculture (USDA). Judge Drozd had required USDA to continue conducting the survey in a recent ruling after USDA indicated it would no longer be offering the survey. The DOL…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Fifth Round
…that supports American farmers and families in need has helped USDA to distribute more than 132 million boxes of food since it first began. “This new round of Farmers to…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the rejection of a recent Prop 12 challenge, 1,3D…
Ag Biotech and Traditional Controls Combine to Eradicate Harmful Pest
Ag biotech used in combination of traditional control methods have helped to eradicate a harmful pest. According to a new study by the Agricultural Research Service and the University of…
APHIS Staff Worked to Overcome Issues of Burdensome Year
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) had its hands full in 2020. However, APHIS staff were able to adapt to the multitude…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-05-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the details of California’s Small Business Covid-19 Relief Grants, the…
CLas-Positive ACP Found in San Diego County
San Diego County reported its first confirmed presence of the bacteria that causes huanglongbing (HLB) disease in citrus. Even though Asian citrus psyllids (ACP), the vector for huanglongbing disease, are…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-04-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the new increase in the minimum wage standard, top-netting…
Locally Driven Water Initiatives Critical for Helping Guide National Assistance
Locally driven efforts are critical for helping to guide national conservation assistance initiatives. Several leaders of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently heard from industry members about water quantity…