Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Canada implementing new standards on Salinas Valley romaine exports, FDA hosting three workshops…
OTA Details How Federal Policy Can Best Support Organic Production
…we can improve USDA programs, and reduce that risk especially when you’re transitioning to organic,” said Megan Debates, OTA Director of Legislative Affairs. “The private sector has made a huge…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-12-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the importance of mental health in rural America, Newsom’s second executive order on…
First Citrus Forecast Low, Just Slightly for CA
The estimated citrus production for the nation this coming season is low overall, but just slightly for California. USDA’s first Citrus Crop Forecast for the 2020-2021 season was announced and…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show goes over the important steps walnut growers should take before applying nutrients, online training…
Freezing Avocado Shoots: the ‘Han Solo Treatment’ Security Blanket
…U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service has germplasm repositories in Miami, Florida, and Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The potential issue with field repositories is that the trees are still vulnerable…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-08-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers an expansion of the Housing for the Harvest program, details for the upcoming…
Housing for the Harvest Continues to Reach Rural Communities
The Housing for the Harvest Program created by Governor Newsom is making its way to more agriculture communities. The program provides temporary hotel housing for farm workers and food processors…
Almond Update: Virtual Conference Set to Mimic Past Events
From the Almond Board of California: This summer, the Almond Board of California announced that The Almond Conference 2020 will be held in a virtual conference setting on December 8…
The Western View: Compared to 1876, This Election is Tame
…California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
Enhancing Food Safety Through U.S.-Mexico Partnership
…by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Federal Commission for the Protection from Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS), and the National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety and Quality (SENASICA). During…
PRICE Act Looks to Improve Cattle Market Conditions
…transparency and provide more support. “USDA laid out several areas where Congress can implement real solutions to improve the market – the PRICE Act is the answer to many of…
NRCS Names Priority Watershed Areas to Receive Financial Assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has identified five priority watershed areas to receive resources and support. Through the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI), agricultural producers…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-07-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers soybeans proving to be a viable material for concrete sealant, USTR Chief Negotiator…