Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers USDA working to address issues facing the beef industry, the Appeals Court rejecting…
US Officials Addressing Canadian Rules for Romaine Testing
…romaine testing requirements. The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) sent a letter to Canadian health officials detailing issues with the new restrictions. CPMA is estimating a decline in trade of…
OTA Details How Federal Policy Can Best Support Organic Production
…products.” Issues related to climate change have gained more federal attention in recent years. OTA has emphasized that organic agriculture can help mitigate the effects of climate change through both…
Wine Glass Half-Full: Challenges Help Balance Winegrape Oversupply
The multiple challenges that 2020 has presented may ultimately help to provide some relief to the winegrape oversupply. The pandemic created a variety of issues for the wine industry. Tourism…
Why Do Hanging Basket Plants Go Through Troubles
…is not suffering from a simple lack of attention. Whether that be too much or too little water, or a lack of nutrients. Those issues can easily be remedied, simply…
Legislation Introduced to Enhance Meat Processing Infrastructure
New legislation introduced by Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jeff Fortenberry aims to strengthen the meat processing sector. The Strengthening Local Processing Act looks to address processing issues on a more…
Freezing Avocado Shoots: the ‘Han Solo Treatment’ Security Blanket
…are worried about losing their germplasm to this fungus. So, it’s just a way of backing up those trees.” After encountering some issues with browning, O’Brien worked out a process…
PRICE Act Looks to Improve Cattle Market Conditions
…the bill in response to the Box Beef & Fed Cattle Price Spread Investigation Report. That report detailed issues in the cattle market, and the PRICE Act looks to increase…
NRCS Names Priority Watershed Areas to Receive Financial Assistance
…will receive assistance for improving water quality across California. NRCS will be working to provide financial and technical resources to producers in the targeted areas. “We see a positive impact…
Canada Implementing New Romaine Rules for Salinas Valley Growers
…industry groups sent a letter to Canadian officials detailing multiple issues with the preventative control measures. The coalition describes the new protocol as being “overly complex and confusing and will…
Conservation Challenges Highlighted in Subcommittee Hearing
…Tim Palmer, who was another witness that testified before the subcommittee. In his written testimony Palmer emphasized the value of local, technical assistance in addressing conservation challenges. Staffing issues within…
California Production Costs Making Other States More Attractive for Growers
…a fraction of the regulatory issues we have here.” Listen to the radio report below. California Production Costs Making Other States More Attractive for Growers About the Author Brian German…
OpenET Project Seeks to Transform Water Management in the West
…in addressing water issues. Example of OpenET platform. COURTESY: Environmental Defense Fund “OpenET can be integrated into farm and ranch management software that helps growers match irrigation to crop water…
Special Considerations When Raising Yorkshire Pigs
…from pneumonia, parasite infections, and bronchial issues, so you will have to take specific preventive measures to prevent these issues. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….