…hit very hard. The report is part of an ongoing effort by Farmers for Free Trade to show the negative impacts tariffs on American agriculture, as well as amplify the…
Western Growers Endorses California Water Bond
…Californians would benefit from this water bond as the health of our watersheds, wildlife habitats and rural and urban communities all depend on the smart management of our water resources…
Administrative Changes Made to the Livestock Indemnity Program
Agricultural producers who have lost livestock to disease, resulting from a weather disaster, have an additional way to become eligible for a key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance…
Farmers and Ranchers: Time Running Out to Complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…Census; having that information handy will certainly make filling out the questionnaire faster and easier.” The Census of Agriculture is the only comprehensive source of agriculture data for every state…
New Water Sensing Technology Coming to Almond Orchards
…to apply the technology to almond trees. “It’s really advanced agriculture both in terms of how you run the farms here, but also how you treat the crops,” said Senior…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-24-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Turning Integrated Pest Management Ideas Into Action
…are perfect nourishment for immature mosquitos, a condition referred to as “urban gruel.” Higher temperatures predicted because of climate change only threaten to exacerbate the problem. “A warming world is…
Updated Water Allocations Double, Still Below Half for Southern CVP Agriculture
The United States Bureau of Reclamation recently announced updated water allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors, doubling the amount that was initially expected. Agricultural water service contractors south of…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-23-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Cage-Free Housing of Hens Comes with Safety Concerns
…by a grant from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research will determine whether an active upbringing can facilitate the development of stronger bones, along with improved cognitive and navigational…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-20-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Reports from blueberry harvest show some damage from the February freezing temperatures and the Almond Board…
Japan-EU Trade Agreement Threatens U.S. Pork Exports to Japan
The Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service says a Japan-EU trade agreement threatens U.S. pork exports to Japan. Japan and the EU announced finalization of negotiations on the Japan-EU Economic…
Conaway Hopeful House Will Consider Farm Bill in May
House Agriculture Chairman Mike Conaway is hopeful the U.S. House will consider the 2018 farm bill next month. Conaway Conaway told reporters he wants to bring the bill to the…
California Grape Acreage Report, 2017 Summary
…be the leading raisin-type variety and was utilized for raisins, fresh market, concentrate, and wine. The California Department of Food and Agriculture partners with the Pacific Regional Office of the…