…Relations and Analysis Kevin Good, who said he expects higher total animal protein production to be offset by strong demand and increasing exports. During the year ahead, Good said record-large…
Questions Remain as AB-5 Implementation Takes Shape
…of activities that happen in an agricultural context where you have someone who’s coming in and doing work for you for a day or two, at most. So how do…
CSU-Bakersfield to Establish Grimm Family Center for Agricultural Business
A new ag business facility is coming to California State University-Bakersfield. The CSU Board of Trustees recently approved the establishment of the Grimm Family Center for Agricultural Business at the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-05-20
…growers, details on the deadline before AgSafe’s ACTIVATE 20 conference prices jump up, and hear the agricultural concerns as AB 5 implementation stakes shape. Tune in to the show for…
Nufarm Will Soon Market Goal 2XL and GoalTender Herbicides
…is recognized as one of the leading agricultural and turf chemical manufacturers in the world. Nufarm Americas, Inc. formulates products that serve the agricultural, professional turf, vegetation management and forestry…
Agricultural Fatality Highlights Importance of Enforcing Safety Protocols
A recent fatality at a processing plant in Fresno County serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of enforcing safety protocols in agricultural operations. The preliminary reports indicate that…
Almond Update: Supporting and Promoting Bee Health Efforts
…aren’t in an almond orchard. ABC’s Director of Agricultural Affairs Josette Lewis said as the industry continues to support bee health, it’s important to publicize that work and promote the…
Chlorpyrifos Workgroup Doing ‘Great Job’ Addressing Complex Issue
…University of California personnel, environmental justice groups, an agricultural commissioner, pest control advisors, and representatives from several agricultural commodity groups. “When the task force report comes out this spring, I…
World Ag Expo® Guards Against Newest Coronavirus
…Ag Expo® each year. The largest annual agricultural show of its kind, World Ag Expo® hosts 1,400 exhibitors displaying cutting-edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of…
USMCA Signing ‘Good Day for American Agriculture’
…are expecting to see an increase of $2 billion in American agricultural exports. The agreement will help even the playing field for many agricultural products, through modernizing grading standards, enhancing…
UCANR to Establish First-Ever California Organic Institute
…sector. The new institute will build on the work already done by UC ANR’s Cooperative Extension and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. According to the most recent USDA Agricultural…
USDA Leads Efforts in International Year of Plant Health
…agricultural items to U.S. Customs and Border Protection when returning from international travel so they can make sure these items are free of pests. Contacting your local State Office before you buy…
Industry Concerned About FARMER Incentive Funding in Newsom Budget
…only $50 million in FARMER incentive funding to replace old farm equipment such as tractors and harvesters with new low emission equipment. The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions…
FFA: Making a Difference in Agriculture, One Student at Time
…development of agriculture’s future leaders and the importance of agricultural education. As part of the weeklong celebration, the organization will encourage members, supporters and others to share reasons to give…