…evaluation. California’s ranking date for ACEP has yet to be determined, however, the ranking date for CSP is May 27, 2022. There are multiple ranking dates for EQIP in California,…
Latest Pesticide Report Shows Consistently Low Residue Levels
The most recent pesticide report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indicates that residue levels remain low. FDA tested for 812 pesticides and industrial chemicals across 4,692 total…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-25-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features an interview with the Director of the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program,…
Need to Know Points About Growing Winter Squash
All you need to know about growing your own winter squash. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. An assortment of winter squashes By Californiacondor – Own work, CC…
Week in Review: Newsom Addresses Port Congestion, Changing COVID Protocols for Employers
…action by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. The new ELAP Feed Transportation Producer Tool helps ranchers determine estimated payments as part of the program. Reclamation announced the…
Cattle Contract Library Act Moving Forward
The bipartisan Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 was recently passed by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. Several industry groups have levied support for the legislation, including the American Farm…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show goes over the latest executive order from Governor Gavin Newsom, where California sits for…
Global Ag Productivity Growth Off Target for 2050 Demand
An annual report from Virginia Tech University shows agriculture is behind the pace of meeting the productivity needs of 2050. The 2021 Global Agricultural Productivity Report urges the acceleration of…
Vilsack, Villalobos meeting Focused on Trade, ASF and Climate Change
The Department of Agriculture released a joint statement following bilateral meetings between Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Mexico’s Agriculture Secretary. Vilsack and Victor Villalobos met in Ames, Iowa, with meetings focused…
Plan Ahead for Bountiful Pumpkin Harvest Next Year
How to plan for bountiful pumpkin harvest next year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While some areas in the United States may be experiencing a pumpkin shortage…
Supply Chain Challenges to Be Addressed Through Executive Order
…engage in various activities aimed at alleviating some of the strain put on supply chains. The order includes efforts to help remedy the congestion at California ports as well as…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-21-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show includes reports on allowances for retrofits in NOX exempt areas, the return of the…
USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee
The Department of Agriculture appointed 13 new members and 17 returning members to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods. Committee members are chosen based on their expertise…
USDA Launches New Effort to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Poultry
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a stronger and more comprehensive effort to reduce Salmonella illnesses associated with poultry products. The agency is initiating several activities…