Everett Griner talks about the 2018 Food Consumption Study conducted by USDA in today’s Agri View. Does it make any difference how much, or which food you eat? Well, to…
Multi-Day Event in Chico will Focus on Soils, Students and Community
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), CSU Chico and the Professional Soil Scientists Association of California (PSSAC) are hosting a special soil event March 1 through March 3 for anyone…
Farm Bureau Statement on AG Act Workforce Legislation
…other members of Congress to provide greater assurances on how the AG Act would affect our existing workforce. Farmers today rely on these workers. They sustain our farms. They are…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-20-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. A cold streak is threatening bloom damage and immigration reform talks stalled last week, including progress…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. California Farm Bureau Federation is watching state water policies and over 400 trees have now tested…
FTC Nominee Pledges to Look Closely at Ag Mergers
…pipeline that will put antitrust regulators’ approach to the test. Bayer and Monsanto are still awaiting antitrust approval from the U.S. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
MN Students Want GMO Approval Process Streamlined
…pass a bipartisan bill that funnels GMO fuel and fiber crops through either the USDA or the EPA, but not both. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Legislation Designed to Save Pollinators Introduced in House
…food supply. Studies estimate that one of every three bites of food Americans eat is from a crop pollinated by bees. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Immigration Debate in Congress Still Struggling
…if the bill got the 218 votes it needs to pass through the House, it’s unlikely to pass in the Senate. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump to Sit Down with Mexican President
…his threat to withdraw from the pact if the three countries can’t reach a deal that’s more “fair” to America. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image…
2018 USDA Ag Outlook Forum Offers Pre-Forum Field Trips on Farming and Research
…presented by USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) staff and partners. The farm partners with NRCS to use conservation practices as it raises beef cattle, crops, and trees. This field…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-16-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
The Western View: Nutria Invasion
…potential to cause a disaster in California’s farming districts and the Fish and Wildlife Department is declaring war. The Nutria is a large rodent – 20 pounds or so, 2…
Syngenta Acquires Satellite Imagery Innovator
…Service. from Syngenta Syngenta acquires FarmShots, Inc., high-resolution satellite imagery innovator Cloud-based, proprietary software and interfaces offer imagery access anytime, anywhere Helps farmers and trusted advisers quickly, accurately detect field…