…Japan. This underscores the safety of the U.S. beef herd, and it will hopefully send a signal to other Asian nations that non-science-based trade barriers like this one should be…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-17-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In this episode, Brian German has the details on the Blue Diamond fire in Sacramento…
U.S. Beef Gains Full Access to Japan
…Safety Commission (FSC) concluded eliminating the age restriction for beef from the United States, Canada and Ireland posed a negligible risk to human health. Based on the FSC risk assessment,…
Grow the Vegetable that Adds Heat to Cooking
If you like a little heat on your food, Cathy Isom fills you in about the vegetable you can grow that will add a little heat to your everyday cooking….
The USDA Announces New Vision for Animal Genomics
…gene editing and other biotechnologies and preserving genetic diversity. Goals in the previous plan were updated within many genome research topics. “The blueprint identifies priorities for the kinds of research…
USDA Enhances African Swine Fever Surveillance Efforts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is furthering its overall African Swine Fever (ASF) preparedness efforts with the implementation of a surveillance plan. As part of this plan, the Animal…
California Rice Planting Back on Track After Getting A Late Start
…going to be the case this year.” As rice planting gets back on schedule, the majority of the crop is expected to be planted by June 1. “That’s an important…
May Rain Silver Lining for Strawberry Growers
Storm systems coming through California are expected to cause some problems, but there likely will be a silver lining for the strawberry industry. Strawberry plants are thriving right now, and…
Four-Alarm Fire Causes Major Damage to Blue Diamond Growers Facility
…Sacramento Fire Department’s initial investigation, the fire at the almond processing facility was likely caused by industrial heating processes used at the plant. “Blue Diamond continues to cooperate fully with…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-16-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In this episode, we hear how the proposed indoor heat standard looks like it is…
Almond Update: Subjective Forecast Expected, Low Carry-Over for 2019
The National Agricultural Statistics Service released their subjective forecast report for California almonds and the numbers are right where the industry expected with an increase over last year. Another report…
Californian Honored with U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award
…people, animals and the planet. Philip Verney YouTube Philip Verwey Farms received one of the awards for switching to an electric stationary mixer instead of using a mixing wagon powered…
Impact of Trade on California Job Landscape
Last year California exported about $313 billion worth of goods and services, contributing to multiple areas of the state’s economy. Senior Advisor for International Affairs and Trade in the Governor’s…
How Sunflowers Provide a Helping Hand
…easy growing and can thrive in just about any type of soil. When planted about six inches apart, will supply a living fence around the garden or even between beds….