The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the renewal of the USDA Agricultural Air Quality Task Force and the selection of its members for the 2016-2018 term. The task force…
USDA, Microsoft Announce Innovation Challenge Winners
…farmers in their area. • Honorable Mention: Open Source Application Award, and Best Student-Made Award recipient: Farm Profit Calculator, submitted by Fernando Napier and Matt Pedersen of Lincoln, Neb. Farmers…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 27
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Robotic Sorting Powered by Color-Sensing Camera
…gaining popularity due to the flexibility of the machine. Robotic Sorter Bratney field service manager for northern California, Eric Pflueger, says almond growers can use the color detection technology to…
USDA’s Second in Command, Krysta Harden, to Depart Soon
Harden After serving as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s second in command for 2 1/2 years, Krysta Harden will be leaving USDA soon. Gary Crawford has more. USDA’s Second in…
Ag Seeks Silicon Valley’s Help to Satisfy World Food Demand
…tech together with people who are doing farming and know the complexity.” Nassif said that the Center’s location — close to the farmers of the Salinas Valley and within driving…
Farmer Feedback Survey
…on programs from the Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development. Farm Bureau’s Lisa Benson says through the survey, farmers will have the opportunity to help…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in Fresno County
…budwood grown in USDA-approved structures which are designed to keep ACP and other insects out. Residents with backyard citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked not to transport or…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 25
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Keeping Pets Safe During Winter
…safe for you its not safe for your pet Anne McCann – Emergency Pet Care Programs Coordinator with the Agriculture Department’s Animal and Plant Health and Inspection Service says it’s…
Agri View: Organic Food Scammers
…grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards. Companies that handle or process organic food before it gets to your local…
Check for Cats and Critters Before Starting Your Car
Anne McCann, Emergency Animal Care Coordinator with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, saying a warm car engine can attract cats and other critters who can be hurt when…
2015 Warmest Year By Far
Courtesy: NOAA Analysis shows that 2015 was the warmest year on record with average temperatures shattering the previous mark set in 2014. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) produces this…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 22
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…