Sabrina Hill gives an update on California honey bee production and the latest cattle numbers. California Honey Bee and Cattle Update…
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
…points in the safeguarding continuum; enhancing and strengthening pest identification and technology; safeguarding nursery production; enhancing mitigation capabilities; and conducting outreach and education about these issues. The teams also evaluated…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…Directors, field staff and stakeholders on implementing new eligibility requirements regarding the definition of rural housing. TITLE VII – Research and Related Matters Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative: On…
New Report Says PEDv Will Cause “Significant Shortfall”
…7 percent less pork production, this implies an exceptional opportunity for the U.S. chicken industry as the protein of last resort. U.S. chicken production would have to rise by 8…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
…then can trim back our nitrogen, our water and maintain same or greater production,” Doll added. Merced County farmer Bob Weimer, who grows sweet potatoes, almonds, walnuts and peaches, said…
Growing Pains for National Organic Program
…administration says they are working to address those. For more information, please CLICK HERE. Growing Pains for National Organic Program For information about the USDA National Organic Program, please CLICK…
Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy
…our nation’s great agricultural pioneer on National Ag Day. Dr. Borlaug’s groundbreaking work to advance agricultural production and his steadfast support of new technologies have saved billions from hunger and…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Central Los Angeles Area
…release area is approximately 25 square miles. In addition, properties within 200 meters of detections are being treated with an organic formulation of Spinosad, which originates from naturally-occurring bacteria, in…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…his summer melon production in the San Joaquin Valley by about 20 percent due to lack of water. He’s in the process of digging wells there, but he said he’s…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…the U.S. because they recognize the strength of the National Organic Program and the value of the USDA organic label. USDA is also helping organic stakeholders access programs that support…
Helados La Tapatia, Inc. Recalls Products
…the products and their UPC codes is provided. The production of the products has been suspended while FDA and the company continue to investigate the source of the problem. Consumers…
Debate Over GMO’s Continues
…at Biotechnology Industry Organization, Dr. Cathleen Enright says they are vital to the future of our food production. Debate Over GMO’s Continues For more from Dr. Enright, please CLICK HERE….
Red Meat and Poultry Production Lowered
…total red meat and poultry production was lowered from last month as higher beef production is more than offset by lower pork, broiler and turkey production. Randall Weiseman has the…
Farm Bill Cotton Info Comes to CA
…of 2014. NCC Farm Bill Meetings The Council says the Farm Bill will help farmers manage risk with a crop insurance product tailored to cotton production. The comprehensive five-year farm…