…Christmas Tree, agriculture and climate change, and the connection between soil and space. For more information from this week’s USDA Week in Review go to: www.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us www.nrcs.usda.gov www.fas.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Citrus Industry This Week: Indian River Crop Update; Irrigation Scheduling Methods
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information about the USDA releasing US-1516 Citrus Rootstock, a crop update with Doug Bournique, and a discussion with Kelly Morgan about irrigation…
Visalia Teacher Honored by Ag in the Classroom
…Cates will be formally recognized next week at the California Farm Bureau Convention. She will represent the state of California at the National Ag in the Classroom Conference, taking place…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 4
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…
Calif. to Host Informational Sessions on the Food Safety Modernization Act in January
…Organic Farmers (CCOF), California Citrus Mutual (CCM), California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF), California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA), California Grain & Feed Association (CGFA), and Western Growers Association (WGA). For more…
Greater HLB-Resistant Rootstock Released
…US-1516 rootstock trees were pulled for health reasons and those trees had the best average health rating. Read more about the testing in the release below. USDA’s Agricultural Research Service…
Rose for the Holiday
Golden Valley Roses in California has reinvented the wheel when it comes to how they grow mini rose trees. Cathy Isom has tells us about a rose farmer’s 10-inch-tall creation….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 3
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…
USDA Announces 2016 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…emerging for U.S. agricultural products. USDA continues to seek out new and innovative ways to expand opportunity and provide support for America’s farming families, and that mission will form the…
USDA Begins 49th Enrollment Period for the Conservation Reserve Program
…U.S., visit www.fsa.usda.gov/CRPis30, or follow on Twitter at #CRPis30. “Over the past 30 years, farmers, ranchers, conservationists, hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts have made CRP one of the most…
The Western View: Pecan Federal Marketing Order
Len Wilcox reports on the federal marketing order for pecans. The Western View: Pecans Federal Marketing Order This is a self-help program overseen by USDA that provides pecan funds to…
Busy December for Ag in Congress
…is needed for farmers, implement dealers and agricultural suppliers. December could also see a big budget fight over reopening the farm bill related to or separate from reversing a $3…
Americans Wrong on Chicken Facts
…percent) believe antibiotics are present in most chicken meat. Any meat sold in the United States is free of antibiotics. The USDA regulates withdrawal periods to ensure no meat bought…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 2
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…