Everett Griner talks about bad weather of 2016 unusually hard on crops in today’s Agri View. Bad Weather From: USDA Office of the Chief Economist Weather and Climate Weather is…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Western View: Kings Forest
…Land Management or the US Forest Service. Pressure has been building to develop theses lands but at the same time, the environmental movement has been pushing to preserve them and…
SGMA Timelines Necessary for Ag
…Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) has timelines in place that span two decades for implementation. California Farm Water Coalition Executive Director Mike Wade says that time is needed for agriculture to…
Farm Labor Shortage Vexes Farmers
…cost us our farm in one season,” Dickey said. Farm Bureau is calling for Congress to pass responsible immigration reform that provides farmers access to a legal and stable workforce….
Drought Resistant Plants
…From: Modern Farmer 10 Drought-Tolerant Plants to Have a Bountiful Garden—with Less Water By Brian Barth, author at Modern Farmer What did people of the desert eat before irrigation wells…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Organic Food Sales Continue to Grow
…the country. This increase comes as USDA reports the number of certified organic operations in America increased 12 percent to 21,000. Fresh fruits and vegetables are the top-selling category, followed…
Ag Groups Fear Anti-trade Talk at RNC
Farmers and agriculture groups all fear anti-trade talk at this week’s Republican National Convention in Cleveland. They are also looking for the presumptive nominee to keep pushing for reform of…
Farm Credit Service Turns 100
…Services to be there in good times, but more importantly in tough times.” Todd Van Hoose, President and CEO of Farm Credit Service, said they’re grateful for the support and…
Help for Central Valley Rice Producers
NRCS and Ducks Unlimited Looking to Help Central Valley Rice Producers Improve Irrigation Efficiency USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently accepting applications from California landowners in 10 Central…
Funding for Urban Ag Conservation
NACD, NRCS announce $2 million for urban ag conservation The National Association of Conservation Districts, in partnership with USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service, has awarded $2 million in grants to…
Ag Secretary Vilsack a Potential VP Candidate
…told NBC he’s happy to talk about all aspects of government. In his words, he told NBC to “bring it on.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Apps for Ag Hackathon Prizes Awarded
…mobile task-management app that connects to climate sensors to protect farmworkers’ health and enhance their productivity. Sense and Protect team members Dhrubajyoti Das, Alex Avalos, Anthony Johnson and Peter Swanson…