…veal, pork, and eggs from animals not raised according to California standards. The provisions affecting pork production are set to take effect beginning in 2022. A recent RaboResearch report describes…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…in acquiring enough labor to keep up with production. The group asserts that agriculture labor reform would bring much-needed stability to the industry. California Farm Bureau Federation, National Milk Producers…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…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 March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock…
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…
Farm City Newsday 1,000 Episodes Celebration Wraps Up with Biobest
…driving from farm to farm, I think its immensely helpful for people,” Morales noted. Biobest has a central focus of sustainable crop management. The company has a host of biological…
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…
Coalition Highlights Value of Crop Insurance as Congress Develops Budget
A coalition of industry groups has sent letters encouraging federal officials to protect crop insurance. Letters were sent to lawmakers in the House and Senate budget and appropriations committees. Secretary…
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,…