…improvements such as barns, dairies, wineries, processing plants, vineyards and orchards,” said California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson. “The split-roll measure would increase the tax burden on California farmers…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-24-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s needs for a science-backed pest management solution, a…
Building a Farm Fence That Will Last a Lifetime
…a Farm Fence That Will Last a Lifetime When raising livestock, you need a strong farm fence. A good fence will not only keep your livestock contained, but it will also…
CA Agriculture Needs Science, Crop Protection Tools
…2020. That decision left California farmers and ranchers without any immediate alternatives but instead funding for a workgroup to research alternatives. California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson says agriculture uses…
California Sues Trump Administration Over New Water Plan
…the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Natural Resources Agency are claiming the order violates federal environmental law. “California won’t silently spectate as the Trump Administration adopts scientifically challenged…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-21-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering President Donald Trump’s recent visit to California to talk…
Ag Groups Excited about New Sustainable Farming Coalition
Farm groups that represent millions of farmers and ranchers across the country are forming a new coalition called Farmers for a Sustainable Future. Several of the industry leads voiced their…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-20-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how beauty is shaping the way almonds are marketed…
Almond Update: Beauty Messaging Dominates Korea, Japan Marketing
…ABC Associate Director of Marketing Services Melissa Mautz said marketing in Korea and Japan is a little unorthodox compared to other regions and focuses on the beauty benefits of almonds…
President Trump Signs New Water Delivery Rules: ‘You’ll Be Able to Farm Your Land’
…nearly 70 percent,” said President Trump. “With today’s actions, we will help bring farmland back to life.” President Trump also highlighted the other recent developments that should help farmers moving…
Safe to Use as Directed: Understanding Glyphosate Myths
…Much of the argument pointing to glyphosate as a carcinogen revolves around an article that was published in a well-respected medical journal in 2015. When the International Agency for Research…
New Test Identifies Poisonous Mushrooms
Edible and toxic mushrooms gathered from the wild can be hard to tell apart. Photo by Candace Bever, ARS. (USDA/ARS) — A simple, portable test that can detect the deadliest…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-19-20
We have a lot in today’s show, starting off with something that President Trump and Governor Newsome will both probably touch on today in their public addresses and that is…
USDA Selects 30 Future Agricultural Leaders
Thirty college students will attend the USDA’s 2020 Ag Outlook Forum as participants in the USDA Future Leaders of Agriculture Program. Since 2007, USDA has provided opportunities for undergrad and…