An impressive tree grinding demonstration showed growers the possibility of capturing organic matter from orchard removal. University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources hosted the event where IronWolf…
California Ag Secretary Lauds Food Safety Program Ready to Implement FSMA Now
…what is currently appropriated by Congress. Not surprisingly, the FDA is turning to state departments of food and agriculture for assistance in getting this difficult job done. Obviously the states…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
New Coverage Lowers Risk for Producers and Strengthens Farm Safety Net Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new step to support farmers transitioning to certified organic production, by expanding…
TPP Report on Impacts to Agriculture
…to agriculture. Sabrina Hill talks with Jay Chittooran of Third Way about the report. 02-17-16-Jay Chittooran – Third Way on TPP From Third Way: Get the full report here. What…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 17
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Miss America and Child Nutrition
Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell Miss America 2016 is promoting childhood nutrition while staying tied to her agriculture roots in Georgia. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Miss…
Record-Breaking 49th Annual World Ag Expo
…maintains relevance through showcasing everything from massive tractors to smart phone applications-all to improve ag operations of our attendees and educate the society at large about agriculture.” “We chose the…
Negative Press Fueled by Social Media
…correcting misinformation difficult. Fueled by Social Media Several agriculture industries were targeted through today’s Internet venues when people were looking for water culprits during this drought. Almond Board of California…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 16
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USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
USDA, partners to invest $720 million in conservation projects across country, including California The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and partners across the nation together will direct up to $720…
US Chamber of Commerce Joins USDA in Push to Enlist Veterans in Agriculture
…assistance available for veterans who are passionate about a career in agriculture. For more information on how USDA can help military veterans transition into agriculture as a career, visit www.usda.gov/veterans….
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…countless partners are demonstrating that smart, proactive investments to restore forests yield extraordinary benefits for landowners, communities and taxpayers.” Now entering its third year, the Arkansas & Oklahoma Woodland Restoration…
Agri View: El Niño Impact
…the warm phase of ENSO. These deviations from normal surface temperatures can have large-scale impacts not only on ocean processes, but also on global weather and climate. El Niño and…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 15
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…