…all the crow they want if they keep that attitude. Farmers are not their enemy; we grow their food. The cities are not our enemy; they are our customers. It…
How to Eat Avocado Seeds, and Why
…good-looking, too. Simply take the seed from the avocado like normal and then knife it into quarters. After that, the bits of seed can be thrown into a food processor,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-07-19
…about updates to USDA biotechnology regulations. In this week’s Almond Update, Hillman talks to Tim Birmingham from the Almond Board of California about the 21st Annual Food Quality & Safety Symposium…
Almond Update: Quality & Safety Symposium Covers Entire Supply Chain
The Almond Board of California’s 21st Annual Food Quality & Safety Symposium is June 13th in Lodi. Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services Tim Birmingham said talks with cover…
Addressing the Financial Challenges of Small Farms
…Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting about addressing the financial concerns of small farms. “We have to be willing to do one or the other: we either need to lessen…
Reaction from Industry on President Signing Disaster Relief Package
…producing the food, fuel and fiber that make our way of life possible. The last two years have brought historic hurricanes like Florence and Michael. We have faced wildfires, tornadoes…
Wild Plants That Make the Best Teas
…consuming any wild food. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
New IPM Model Takes Systems Approach to Addressing Modern Issues
…also prevalent, we are dealing with a lot of issues,” said Dara. “So, looking at the big picture of sustainable food production, we need a new system. That’s the whole…
New Survey Examines Consumers’ Understanding of the Environmental Impact of Chicken Production
…new nationwide survey about how deeply consumers understand sustainable food practices as it relates to broiler chicken production, an industry that maintains one of the lowest environmental footprints in animal…
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
…hope.” NMPF estimates that producers have lost at least $2.3 billion in revenues through March due to higher tariffs against U.S. dairy, which has lowered milk prices for all producers….
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…renewable fuels such as E15 reduce fuel prices for drivers by three to ten cents per gallon and result in lower emissions, improving air quality and providing greater greenhouse gas…
USDA Expecting the Most Cotton Exports in a Decade
…trade disruptions could put additional pressure on prices for the 2019 crop year.” Listen to the report below. USDA Expecting the Most Cotton Exports in a Decade About the Author…
Food Safety Workshops for Produce and Livestock Operations
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is partnering with the University of California and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to provide workshops to encourage dialogue and cooperation between…
Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated From Sacramento and Yolo Counties
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Yolo County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, and the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office have eradicated…