Incentive programs available to farmers and local communities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will be the focus of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting on Tuesday, August…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 30
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Bird Flu Causing Roller-Coaster Price Effect
Cathy Isom tells us how avian influenza is still causing a roller coaster price effect in the egg industry from farm to retail. Bird flu Egg Prices…
Nut Tree Yellowing in Northern California
…several calls from northern California growers about large, patchy yellowing in their groves. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Emeritus Joseph Connell says in a majority of the cases, the cause is…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 28
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TPP Must Deliver Say Beef Producers
…FNBA has consistently called for a non-discriminatory, plurilateral TPP deal that will liberalize the trade in beef products and thereby provide beef farmers, processors and exporters with new opportunities across…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 27
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USDA, Microsoft to Launch “Innovation Challenge” to Address Food Resiliency
…actionable insights to farmers, agriculture businesses, scientists or consumers. In addition, Microsoft is granting cloud-computing awards to aid university researchers and students who wish to take part in the challenge….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 24
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Farm Bureau Convention Planned for Orlando
What to expect at the 2016 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention and IDEAg trade show – and when you can begin registration. Farm Bureau Convention The 2016 convention keynote speaker…
House Passes H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act
…world’s population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, biotechnology is an essential tool for our farmers to meet this demand in an environmentally sound, sustainable, and affordable way. Unfortunately,…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
…based on facts. The facts are that many farmers are growing more food with fewer resources, reducing their environmental impact, and keeping costs down—all thanks to advances in biotechnology. “Farm…
Food Labeling Act H.R. 1599 Passes House Vote
…the bill. AFBF President Bob Stallman issued a statement shortly after the passage this morning, stating “Congress stood with farmers and ranchers today in supporting innovation that helps the environment…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…the stronger safety net they need to continue farming, even after particularly bad years,” said Secretary Vilsack. “USDA will continue to work toward implementing risk management provisions from the Farm…
