Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Citrus Research Board’s newest president, benefits of environmentally…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for 2019 is Sept. 20, 2019. Authorized by the 2018 Farm Bill, the program offers reasonably priced protection to dairy producers when the difference between the…
Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
…received an appropriation in the 2019-2020 budget for research, and an additional allotment was given to assist in the transition away from chlorpyrifos. A total of $1.2 million is available…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…provide payments to eligible dairy operations for milk that was dumped or removed without compensation from the commercial milk market because of a qualifying 2018 and 2019 natural disaster. Producers…
DMC Program Signup Period Ends September 20
The deadline to sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program is fast approaching. Dairy producers have until Friday, September 20 to sign up for the program at their…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-06-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade with Japan, the Organic Dairy Survey and how…
Registration Open for Annual Nutrient Management Conference
…the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in Fresno. The event provides an opportunity for industry professionals and academic researchers to come together to learn about and share the latest research and innovative…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-05-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Senate Bill 1 and 153, Dairy Farmers of America…
Poultry Industry Announces Alliance with OSHA
…medical and training approach to reducing repetitive injuries, advancements in processing equipment technology, current on-going research and employee outreach activities. These combined activities have resulted in an 83% reduction in…
Upcoming Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at KARE
Trial block of alfalfa at Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center The 2019 Alfalfa and Forage Field Day is coming up on Thursday, September 19 at the Kearney Agricultural Research…
FMMO Rollout: ‘Most People Are Pretty Happy’
The California dairy industry continues to adjust to changes brought about by the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO). The FMMO rollout has been coming along relatively smoothly over the past…
Pork Industry Receives USDA Grant to Open ASF Dialogue in Asia
…and to be prepared to respond should an outbreak occur. The industry is actively identifying and prioritizing critical research needs and working in collaboration with state and federal animal health…
Trade Deal Revisions Benefit California Agriculture
…of Agriculture Stephen Censky noted that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will bring important benefits for California exports, particularly dairy and wine. Censky “It’s really a great agreement for the United…
Alternative Meats Full of Alternative Ingredients
…group points out that while nearly 40 percent of plant-based consumers have been found to prefer avoiding processed foods through market research, there is not a lot of awareness of…