…Crop breeding, crop protection, climate change, animal health, animal disease and foodborne illnesses, and pandemics are critical areas requiring research investment. The report highlights the need to increase crop production…
New California Pistachio Cost Study Available from UC ANR
A new cost study on the production of pistachios has now been made available. The new study was made possible by UC ANR’s Agricultural Issues Center, UC Cooperative Extension and the UC…
USDA Will Be Engaging Producers About New Hemp Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to engage with stakeholders about the final hemp production rule that recently went into effect. The Final Rule establishing the U.S. Domestic Hemp…
Best Dual-Purpose Breeds to Considering if Raising Sheep
…noses and unique ears that are large and upright. Their feet are dark and both their legs and head are free from wool. Besides meat and wool production, other reasons…
Seaweed Feed Reduces Cattle Emissions More Than 80 Percent
…to the level required to scale up the practice within the industry. Multiple companies are working on scalable production methods, to which Kebreab indicates the work has been promising. The…
Recognizing the Importance of Farmers on National Ag Day
…brand of excellence and food production.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1, 2026 CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Final Rule for Domestic Hemp Production Goes into Effect Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has completed its review of the Final Rule establishing the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. The rule has moved forward in the Federal Register…
Katherine Tai Confirmed as New U.S. Trade Representative
…U.S. Wheat Associates, the National Association of Wheat Growers, and the National Cotton Council also issued statements of support for the announcement. Tai received significant support from the agricultural industry…
Golden State Dairy Management Webinars Coming Up March 25
…gamut of dairy topics. We have a session on nutrition, animal management and health, crop production, and then priority nitrate management zones.” Listen to the radio report below. Golden State…
Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act Reintroduced
…issued to meatpacking plants by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Booker explained that meatpacking plants have been a significant source of COVID-19 infections, in part due to increased production…
2019 Crop Report Shows More Than $50 Billion in Cash Receipts
…shows Fresno, Kern, and Tulare being the most valuable counties in terms of agricultural production. Production of olives, dates, barley, and squash demonstrated considerable increases in production. Oats, chili peppers,…
MSOB: Mating Disruption in Conventional Diamondback Moth Trial
…conventional brussels sprout production to control diamondback moth. The study simply compared the grower standard to the grower standard plus mating disruption. Results showed that the sprayable pheromone plus the…
Heliae Joins the Celebration of 1,000 Episodes of Farm City Newsday
…as part of a series of giveaways. Heliae specializes in the production of microalgae that is applied to ag products that can help improve soil conditions. “We use that microalgae…
Agricultural Exports Projected to Grow Over Next 10 Years
…complications related to COVID-19, American agricultural exports are projected to grow nearly two percent annually. Increasing export values for 2021 are supported by commodities such as meat products, cotton, soybeans,…