…newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm…
Lockout/Tagout Compliant Means All Machines
Some operations may think they are compliant with lockout/tagout (LOTO) but are missing the big picture. AgSafe President and CEO Amy Wolfe said she notices small things that could be…
Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated From Sacramento and Yolo Counties
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Yolo County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, and the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office have eradicated…
Almond Matters: Industry Works Toward Sustainability Goals
…insects, habitat removal, and mating disruption also offer promise as more friendly pest management practices. Coproducts in the areas of dairy farm use, electricity generation, recycled plastics, fuel, and beer…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-29-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, we have an update on the disaster aid bill that continues to…
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Pays Dividends to American Farmers and Exporters
…demand for imported U.S. goods will remain strong and continue to grow. iWorld Bank, WB National Accounts, 2018 iiIMF World Economic Outlook (April 2019) iiiIHS Markit Source: USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. Weather forecasts are finally looking a little more seasonal. Growers are looking forward to the…
Third Californian Ever Selected for Partners in Advocacy Leadership Class
The 10th Partners in Advocacy Leadership (PAL) class was recently announced by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). The group of young farmer and rancher leaders will engage in various…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-27-19
A special Memorial Day Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, we take a much deeper dive into the second tariff relief package announced by USDA….
USDA Reminds Producers of Approaching Marketing Assistance Loan Deadlines
…your next crop,” Fordyce said. To apply for a loan, contact your local FSA office. To find your local office visit farmers.gov. Additional information is available at fsa.usda.gov/pricesupport. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency…
Cherries Not the Only Crop to Experience Storm Damage
…Farms with her husband Earl, said the unseasonable weather also affected their stone fruit and vegetables. “We have seen some damage in some of the later varieties of plums in…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-24-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, cherries aren’t the only crop that was damaged by some of the…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…China, our third-largest export market,” said Adams. “Getting back to normal trade is critical.” For USDA Press Release, with audio comments from USDA Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and USDA Undersecretary for…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
…under the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter Act and administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), will provide $14.5 billion in direct payments to producers. o Producers of alfalfa hay, barley,…