…agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration back in 2019, outlining joint powers for regulating the production of products developed from cultured cells for human consumption. FSIS noted that…
Use of H-2A Program More Than Triples Between 2010 and 2019
…and nut production, which all require a substantial amount of labor. Between 2010 and 2019 the number of firms requesting H-2A workers increased 95 percent overall, to more than 10,000….
Citrus Production Declines in Volume and Value
…production fell by seven percent for California to 50.1 million boxes. Mandarin production increased by 25 percent, while grapefruit production declined by 17 percent from the previous year. Although estimates…
MSOB: Questions to Answer in Future Biological Research
…some of the uncertainties in the world of biologics. Looking to the future, there are substantial opportunities to learn more about their use and value in agricultural production. “We genuinely…
U.S. Dairy Industry Advances Solutions to Deliver a More Sustainable and Secure Food System
…welfare through a transparent production system. Ahead of the Food Systems Summit, the UN solicited “game-changing” ideas, initiatives and innovations that can bring about positive change. The U.S. dairy industry…
Week in Review: Free Canine-Assisted ACP Scouting, Walnut Production Projected to Decline
Citrus industry members have a resource available to help combat the spread of Asian Citrus Psyllid using detection dogs. California walnut production is expected to decline by about 15 percent…
Reconciliation Process Moving Forward, Tax Policy Questions Remain
…reconciliation bill this week, largely focusing on tax policy changes. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley said the committee did not make changes to…
Elaine Trevino Nominated as Next Chief Ag Trade Negotiator
…key leadership positions for both Democratic and Republican administrations. Her experience in the top agricultural production and export state in the nation gives her deep knowledge of how our nation…
Funding Available to Support Specialty Crop Production
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting applications for multiple programs designed to aid in specialty crop production. Proposals are currently being accepted for the 2022 Specialty…
Week in Review: Rally Against AB 616, New Pesticide Notification System Developing
…$1 trillion infrastructure bill making its way through Congress contains several provisions important to agricultural production. All of the top agricultural news can be found weekly in your inbox by…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-10-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s walnut production projected to come down 15 percent,…
California Walnut Production Projected to Come Down 15 Percent
California walnut production is expected to decline by about 15 percent this year, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Walnut production is forecast at 670,000 tons, down from 785,000…
Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Coming Up September 23
…In the field tour we look at ongoing research projects related to alfalfa production and other forages,” Clark noted. “When we return from the tour it’s a couple hours of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-08-21
…growers, UC ANR research to better understand hemp production and Ventura County highlighting women in agriculture. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen…