…variety of issues. The updated practices are meant to align with the goals of the USDA Agriculture Innovation Agenda. USDA is working to reduce the agricultural industry’s environmental footprint by…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-12-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a new tool provided by the Red Angus Association…
Almond Update: Global Trade Representative Headlines Session at Conference
…someone on the trade environment’s frontlines at the annual Almond Conference. Almond Board of California’s Vice President of Global Technical & Regulatory Affairs Julie Adams said Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-12-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a new tool provided by the Red Angus Association…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biological Delivering Targeted Ant Bait Sustainably
…excretions that many agricultural pests produce. Ant control is fairly limited for growers. Chlorpyrifos is slowly going away as a tool and doesn’t kill the colony queen. Current ant baits…
Proposition 15 Defeated: ‘Farmers Can Breathe A Little Easier’
…of industry groups rallied in opposition to the proposition and were ultimately successful in their efforts. The measure threatened voter-approved tax protections for commercial and agricultural properties enacted under Proposition…
Researchers Continue Work to Address Rice Weeds in California
…approach is taken. It is also advised to consult with local Agricultural Commissioners in regard to buffer zones and aerial restrictions. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
Public and Private Sector See Growth Potential in Organic Production
…the environmental benefits that it can provide. Director of Legislative Affairs for the Organic Trade Association, Megan Debates said it’s an exciting time in the organic industry. The feeling among…
USDA Hosting Webinars to Assist Cattle Industry Members
…include personnel from USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Centers, the CME Group, and USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. Listen to the radio report below. USDA Hosting Webinars to Assist Cattle Industry…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Webinar for Western Producers
…to join the effort. For those unable to participate in the webinar aimed at western producers, other webinars are also scheduled over the next five weeks. Listen to the radio…
CAPCA Conference Wraps Up Its First Online Edition
The California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) recently concluded the online edition of its annual conference. A multitude of presentations and continuing education credits were available between October 12…
Mandarins Showing Promise in First Objective Survey
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service conducted the Mandarin Objective Measurement Survey for the first time this year, getting a baseline for California production. Because it is a new survey, a…
Agricultural Committees Undergo Leadership Changes
Leadership positions in Congressional agricultural committees will undergo some changes in light of the recent election. Both the U.S. Senate and House Ag Committees are going to be led by…
H-2A Labor Rates Stay the Same Through 2022
…Cost Index. The index is a function of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is a national average that will cover most agricultural jobs. All of this could change after…