Two significant trade moves were made over the weekend which are generating mixed responses from the agricultural industry. First, an “agreement in principle” was reached between the U.S. and Japan…
Environmental Groups Sue Over Changes to Endangered Species Act
New rules governing how the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is to be applied were recently finalized, after having been noted as a priority by the Trump administration. The changes have…
An ARS Focus on the Northern Plains: Finding New Ways to Beef Up Our Cattle
The nutritional quality of forage grasses in the Northern Plains is being altered by rising carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere. Photo courtesy of David Augustine. (USDA/ARS) — Carbon…
First Annual California Food Expo Less Than Two Weeks Away
The first official California Food Expo is coming up on September 9 and 10 and will bring together more than 140 of the state’s food and beverage companies with approximately…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-26-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering AFBF encouraging farmers to show their support for the…
Final Mapped California Cotton Acreage
Cotton field in the San Joaquin Valley The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Pink Bollworm Program recently released the final mapped numbers for 2019 cotton, including the pima and upland acreage splits. Final…
Energy Efficiency Investments to Assist Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be awarding grants for projects to reduce energy costs for farmers, ag producers, as well as rural-based businesses and institutions. A total of…
Growing Big, Red, Juicy, Beefsteak Tomatoes
In today’s program, Cathy Isom has something special. She tells you a bit about growing your own Beefsteak tomatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Big, Red,…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
The U.S. and Japan have agreed in principle to a trade deal. In a report from Gary Crawford, President Donald Trump talks about the new agreement. U.S. and Japan Reach…
The California Kitchen: Prime Beef with Steak Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Prime Beef with Steak Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: BEEF 2 Lbs Prime…
USDA Details Trade Damage Estimate Calculations
Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of the Chief Economist has published a detailed accounting of how…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-23-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a trade mission to Mexico for California specialty crop…
Trade Mission to Mexico for California Specialty Crop Suppliers
An outbound trade mission to California’s southern neighbor for specialty crop suppliers is coming up in a few months. The California Center for International Trade Development, also known as CITD, is putting…
More Virulent Newcastle Discovered
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently announced another discovery of virulent Newcastle disease at a retail feed store in western San Bernardino County. The discovery was made on August…