…Yorkshire pigs produce less fat, there’s less waste at slaughter time. Due to their large size, Yorkshire pigs can suffer from various diseases, as can all pigs. They occasionally suffer…
Wine Industry Calling for Extension of Disaster Relief Due to Wildfires
Several agricultural groups are seeking additional disaster relief in light of the damage caused to the wine industry from various wildfires burning throughout the West. Wine groups from California, Washington,…
Week in Review: CFAP 2 Signups Underway, Growers Work Through Smoke Challenges
…of smoke coming from the wildfires. Researchers are looking to get a better understanding of Huanglongbing issues through an organic survey. All of the top agricultural news can be found…
Winners Announced for WRCCA Awards and Scholarships
The Western Region Certified Crop Advisers (WRCCA) recently announced the winners of multiple awards and scholarships at the JCS Crop Consultant Conference. The WRCCA awards and scholarships are a way…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
Consumers who purchase luxury cotton textiles want more than cool, soft, absorbent fabric. Increasingly, they demand clothing made from fiber grown using ecologically sound practices and they’re willing to pay…
Stopgap Funding Bill with Farming Support Moves Forward
A stopgap funding bill that will prevent a government shutdown was recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 359 to 57. The bill will keep…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-25-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering walnut producers qualifying for CFAP2 assistance, the Housing for…
Working Together: CFAP 2 Begins, Different Financial Calculation
The second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program opened on September 21. The USDA said CFAP 2 would provide producers with financial assistance that gives them the ability to…
Are Yorkshire Pigs Right for Your Farm?
What to know about Yorkshire pigs and if they are right for your farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest Yorkshire is a common breed of the…
FDA Proposes Food Traceability Rule as Part of FSMA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new food traceability rule to improve recordkeeping standards for multiple commodities. The rule is being proposed as part of the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-24-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the CCC getting replenishment in the CR, realistic tradeshow…
Benefits of Liquid Manure Drip Irrigation Generating Significant Interest
The benefits of liquid manure drip irrigation are attracting considerable interest within the dairy industry. Sustainable Conservation and Netafim have worked to create a system for filtering liquid manure before…
The Western View: Of Course The Climate Is Changing, It Always Does
Recently Governor Newsom and Senator Harris visited a home burned out by the Creek Fire. They brought the media and stood over the ash of a destroyed family home, touched…
Almond Update: Realistic Tradeshow Booths at Virtual Conference
Like many other events, the 2020 Almond Conference has pivoted to a virtual format due to COVID-19 restrictions. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a unique way for the industry…