…PMA Food Service Conference. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Easy Way to Rid Your Plants of Spider Mites
…as well. Miticides are special pesticides created to control mites, and they’re available for houseplants. You can find them for sale from most garden supply stores or local nurseries. Make…
Trade, Consumer Demand, Impending Corn Crop Among Critical Issues for U.S. Cattle Industry
…Washington, D.C. and across the country beginning in January of 2020. These include livestock marketing; federal lands; agriculture and food policy; cattle health and well-being; property rights and environmental management…
NCBA Takes the Fight to Fake Meat at Summer Business Meeting
…food starch, and annatto. Anyone who thinks that these fake meat products are more nutritious or more natural than real beef is very mistaken, and we’re going to do everything…
Preparing for the Next Phase of the Produce Safety Rule
…federal Food Safety Modernization Act that was passed back in 2011 meant to address foodborne illness outbreaks. Any farming operation that does not adhere to the requirements set forth in…
Legislation Calls for More Ag Inspectors to Bolster Food Safety
…and even potential bioterrorism attacks. This bill will help ensure we have enough inspectors to secure America’s domestic food supply and agricultural industries.” The bill would authorize the annual hiring…
Grape Assessment Increase, and Decrease
…Food and Agriculture, as required by Sections 55601.6 and 6047.7 of the state’s Food and Agricultural Code. A letter outlining the changes will go out this week to Grape Crush Program stakeholders….
Multiple Funding Sources Focused on Addressing Nutria Population
…Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014. The grant comes after an earlier award of $1.2 million to address the nutria population. Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget that was recently approved…
Build Compost Without a Compost Bin
…that plants shouldn’t actually be right above the compost. If roots wiggle down into a bunch of rotting food, it could cause problems such as root rot. Plants should be…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…$11 per head based on inventory between April 1-May 15, 2019. The USDA also announced it will make pork purchases of $208 million to support its programs for the food…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to food banks, schools, and other outlets serving low-income individuals. Purchasing: AMS will buy affected products in four phases, starting after October 1, 2019 with…
Mitigate Liability Risk by Vetting Your Farm Labor Contractor
Working with a farm labor contractor to supply the necessary workforce on a farming operation does not eliminate the liability risk for the grower in the event of an accident. …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-24-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Senate Bill 224 and agriculture crime, plant based food…
California Groups Receive Nearly One-Third of Latest ATP Payments
…Walnut Commission, and American Pistachio Growers. Almonds, pistachios, and walnuts all ranked in the top five for overall export value according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Agricultural…