…vital to rural communities. Farmers have often described it as a lifeline in times of struggle. “We urge you to continue to support a linchpin of the safety net for…
2019 Crop Report Shows More Than $50 Billion in Cash Receipts
…and various types of wheat experienced significant declines in production in 2019. Organic production also experienced a slight increase in sales, valued at more than $10.4 billion. California leads the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-12-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an important vaccine survey farm bureau members are encouraged…
Citrus Harvest Looking ‘Pretty Good’ Overall
Citrus harvest has been moving along nicely for a favorable market. California Citrus Mutual President Casey Cramer earlier this month said the harvest was going pretty well so far this…
Public Comment Sought for Revised Conservation Practice Standards
…grazing land mechanical treatment. The Energy Efficient Agricultural Operation standard formerly known as Farmstead Energy Improvement has been updated to emphasize efficiency criteria, fire and electrical safety, flexibility, and manufacturer’s…
Tips for Starting Vegetable and Flower Seeds Indoors
…container and choosing the right soil that’s made for seed-starting is also important. When planting multiple seeds, be sure to label them. Also, keep seeds covered during the germination process…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-11-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including Congress passing the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan and…
Almond Update: Domestic Marketing Targets Millennial Snacking, Eyes Oat Milk
The Almond Board of California believes there’s room for growth domestically for almonds with a specific generation. Research has shown that millennial-led households snack on almonds less than any other by a…
Yolo Gold Prune Cultivar Continues Showing Promise
A relatively new prune cultivar is showing quite a bit of promise for California growers. Manager of the Prune Breeding Program at UC Davis, Sarah Castro said the Yolo Gold…
ARS Launches New Project to Engage the Next Generation of Researchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to ensure the next generation of agriculturalists are equipped with the necessary skills. A new project was recently launched by USDA’s Agricultural…
President Biden Ready to Sign Latest COVID Relief Legislation
…communities. The legislation known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 received no support from Republicans in either house of Congress. Special budget reconciliation rules requiring only a bare…
Researchers Looking at Methods for Managing Tadpole Shrimp in Rice
COURTESY: IAN GRETTENBERGER Researchers are evaluating alternative methods for addressing tadpole shrimp in rice fields. Shrimp can be particularly problematic during the seedling stage when they feed on germinating seeds….
Heliae Joins the Celebration of 1,000 Episodes of Farm City Newsday
Heliae Agriculture is joining the month-long celebration of the Farm City Newsday podcast’s 1,000th episode. The company has partnered with AgNet West in providing $5,000 worth of their product PhycoTerra…
Agricultural Exports Projected to Grow Over Next 10 Years
…and wheat. In 2020, high-value products such as animal products comprised 69 percent of agricultural exports. High-value exports are projected to outpace bulk commodities after dropping slightly in 2021 to…