Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering bond legislation to improve California’s food system, the new…
Capitol Ag Day: A Chance to Counter the Farm Sector COVID Response Narrative
…and the COVID-19 pandemic. CFBF Director of Employment Policy Bryan Little says this year is an opportunity to change the narrative when it comes to the food and farm sector…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-22-21
…Modernization Act, information integrity questioned in the new food safety rule and legislation introduced to eliminate line speed waivers in meatpacking plants. Tune in to the show for these news…
Week in Review: Water Futures Market Details and Repealing the Death Tax
…raised regarding the Food Traceability Proposed Rule announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….
Vaccinating the CA Farm Labor Population Has Been ‘Hit or Miss’
…people in the agriculture and food industry, are now allowed to be vaccinated. Although these individuals are eligible to be vaccinated, Bryan Little, Director of Employment Policy at California Farm…
Some of the Best Tricks to Use for Cleaning Houseplants
…using a soft-bristled make-up brush to dust each leaf. Avoid using rough-edge brushes, like those used for food basting, as their bristles may be too aggressive and damage your plant’s…
Comment Period for Regulating Animal Biotech Reopened by USDA
…be accepting comments through the Federal Register until May 7. The proposal would put USDA in charge of regulating livestock and poultry created through genetic engineering. The U.S. Food and…
The Western View: It’s Railfest Weekend in Reedley!
…areas for a picnic. There will be food vendors as well. For more information, visit their website at hillcrestreedley.com or their Facebook page. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western…
Katherine Tai Confirmed as New U.S. Trade Representative
…to build bipartisan support for policies and her experience with enforcing fair-trade rules will help America’s farmers and ranchers compete internationally and continue putting food on tables around the world.”…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
…climate-smart practices and tap into new economic opportunities.” Several individuals representing members of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) provided testimony during the Senate hearing. FACA had previously compiled…
Maintaining Three Main “Food Groups” for Healthy Plants
The best food for your house plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. To keep your plants happy and healthy, you must remember to feed them. And, the…
Industry Groups Call for Funding to Support Ag Export Markets
…for continued investment in these public-private partnerships,” the group stated in the letter. “MAP/FMD funding is critical to help U.S. farmers, ranchers and food exporters keep pace and to help…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-16-21
…point for the new food safety rule, weighing the cost of farming versus food insecurity, and a drone company is using AI to count fruit while in flight. Tune in…
‘First Receiver’ Sticking Point for New Food Safety Rule
…comments to the Food and Drug Administration regarding their new food safety rule that will be part of the Food Safety Modernization Act. One of the comments was about a…