An experienced agricultural advocate and executive, Jim Houston, has been appointed administrator of the California Farm Bureau Federation. Houston will succeed Rich Matteis, who will retire at the end of…
USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 14 Deadline for Market Facilitation Program
…with nearly $8 billion in estimated payments. Producers of corn, cotton, dairy, hogs, shelled almonds, sorghum, soybeans, fresh sweet cherries and wheat should apply at their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office….
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…Christian High School, plans to double major in Ag Business and Pre-Law at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa in the fall. She plans to become an agricultural lawyer. Cano…
USDA To Host 2018 Farm Bill Implementation Listening Sessions
…that improves farm safety net programs, protects federal crop insurance, and preserves strong rural development and research initiatives. At USDA we are eager to hear from our stakeholders on policy…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-12-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Western View: The Moon Trees
…tree seeds into space to expose them to weightlessness and radiation. When he returned they would plant the seeds and study them as they grew. Roosa packed a small canister…
The Growing Market of the Dominican Republic
Over the past decade the Dominican Republic has continued to grow into an important market for U.S. goods. In 2017 exports of American products increased one percent from the year…
Harvest and Store Your Homegrown Potato Crop
…water off of the crop a few weeks before. This helps the plant dry up. Make sure that the plant is completely dead. Look for dried leaves and the vines…
USDA to Release Complete Set of Tables for Agricultural Projections to 2028
On Feb. 14, 2019 at 12 p.m. EST, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release the complete set of tables prepared for the upcoming USDA Agricultural Projections to 2028…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-11-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Unexplained Thrips Increase Helping Control Mites
Courtesy: UCANR A rise in beneficial insects against mites is somewhat unexplained but welcomed. There has been an increase in six-spotted thrips over the last several years. “We’re not sure why,…
Growing Your Own Potatoes
…can be grown nearly everywhere and in most gardening zones. All potato plant varieties may be planted as soon as the ground can be worked in the early spring. Just…
Rangeland Summit Highlights Role of Livestock in Wildfire Suppression
…Snell presented some results from a research team she was a part of that was studying fire information over a 15-year period to evaluate the diversity of plant species. The…
Nutria Issues Continue for California Farmers
Since the invasive rodent appeared in California last year, nutria issues have continued for California farmers. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has found 379 nutrias in the…