…global decisions…those pressures they are feeling from a growingly more aware and sophisticated consumer…who want to know that the folks who are producing (their food) are just as committed to…
Fruit-Bearing Plants ajnd Trees to Attract Birds to Your Yard
…which can provide a source of food even in winter. The red-twig dogwood is also a standout in winter because of its bold red stems, and also features clusters of…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biostimulants Still Undefined in Labeling Clarity
…issue is simply the term ‘stimulant’ because regulators believe that word aligns too closely with the pesticide category. Immediate Past President of the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives State and Federal Support
…the federal government’s programs designed to help those facing hunger, including the Emergency Food Assistance Program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. At a time when so many are turning…
FMCSA Extends Hours of Service Waivers into 2021
…moving items that provide direct assistance to emergency relief efforts. Livestock and livestock feed are included under the extended declaration, as well as food and other groceries for emergency restocking…
FMC Looking at ‘Responsive Actions’ to Address Container Availability
…solutions to bottlenecks and friction points in the supply chain…we will continuously pursue our goal of ensuring competition and integrity in America’s ocean supply chain.” About the Author Brian German…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-14-20
…series of “how-to” videos and the momentum surrounding water supply. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Will Water Supply Momentum Pick Back Up With New Administration?
There was some progress on fixing California’s water supply issues before the state legally challenged the outgoing administration. Will that momentum pick back up under the new administration? At the…
Report Shows Strong Demand for Agricultural Graduates
A new report highlights a promising job market for agricultural graduates. The report was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and…
Week in Review: STOP USE of Organic Fertilizer Product and Vilsack Back to Lead USDA
The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently issued a statewide quarantine for the organic fertilizer product Agro Gold WS. President-elect Joe Biden has officially selected Tom Vilsack to once…
Biden Selects Katherine Tai to be Next U.S. Trade Representative
…agreements while working with our trade partners to expand market access for America’s farmers as they lead the world in growing healthy, affordable food,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy…
Beef Industry Largely Rebounding from Initial Pandemic Challenges
The beef industry is largely rebounding from the initial challenges that COVID-19 presented earlier in the year. The pandemic created a significant strain on the beef supply chain early on….
Statewide Quarantine Issued for Organic Fertilizer Product
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently issued a statewide quarantine for the organic fertilizer product Agro Gold WS. A Stop Use notice was announced on December 4…
Herbs and Veggies that can be Grown, Even When it Snows
…it is possible to grow food that can withstand a fair bit of snow. Some cold weather favorite veggies and herbs include brussel sprouts, kale, cabbage, arugula, celeriac, beets, carrots,…