Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, some history behind Pierce’s disease and how some areas of California are…
Pierce’s Disease and GWSS: A Deadly Combo for Grapes
Pierce’s Disease and the insect that spreads it, the glassy-winged sharpshooter, are nothing new to California and it keeps grapes from being grown in prime areas of the state. “What…
California Highlights in 2017 Census of Agriculture
…in California appear to remain a family affair, with 93 percent being classified as family farms. The number of farms has been steadily declining over the past 20 years, with…
USDA Opens Signup for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…– Newly authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill, On-Farm Trials supports more widespread adoption of innovative approaches, practices and systems on working lands. On-Farm Trials projects feature collaboration between NRCS…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-30-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, we have a good tip about remaining compliant with lockout/tagout/blockout as sometimes operations…
Court Strikes 2015 Water Rule
…decisions. The order came in response to suits by a group of 17 private-sector plaintiffs that included the American Farm Bureau Federation and a broad coalition of business and industry…
Almond Update: Stewardship Tour Exposes Regulators to Sustainable Efforts
The Almond Board of California’s Environmental Stewardship Tour has been immersing regulators and officials in almond production and the industry’s ongoing effort for well over a decade. ABC’s Director of…
Western View: The Bad Men From Bodie
…newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm…
Lockout/Tagout Compliant Means All Machines
Some operations may think they are compliant with lockout/tagout (LOTO) but are missing the big picture. AgSafe President and CEO Amy Wolfe said she notices small things that could be…
Almond Matters: Industry Works Toward Sustainability Goals
…insects, habitat removal, and mating disruption also offer promise as more friendly pest management practices. Coproducts in the areas of dairy farm use, electricity generation, recycled plastics, fuel, and beer…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-29-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, we have an update on the disaster aid bill that continues to…
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Pays Dividends to American Farmers and Exporters
…middle class. Colombia’s middle class will increase by a million households to five million by 2024 . Middle class households have the purchasing power to shop at modern retail outlets…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. Weather forecasts are finally looking a little more seasonal. Growers are looking forward to the…
Third Californian Ever Selected for Partners in Advocacy Leadership Class
The 10th Partners in Advocacy Leadership (PAL) class was recently announced by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). The group of young farmer and rancher leaders will engage in various…