Category Archives: Agriculture News
Mexican Fruit Fly Quarantine Zone
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announces that a portion of San Diego County has been placed under quarantine for the Mexican fruit fly following the detection of six flies and on...
Aug 25, 2022
Fruits & Vegetables Top Local Foods Purchased by Schools
Many U.S. school districts purchase local foods such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, and proteins for campus cafeterias. In addition to buying locally produced foods, many school districts participate i...
Aug 24, 2022
USDA Climate-Smart Agriculture Grant Program
The Department of Agriculture is making a $15 million investment for the Conservation Innovation Grants Classic program. Through the program, grantees work to address water and air issues, along with ...
Aug 15, 2022
Farm Equipment Sales Rise and Fall
U.S. and Canadian ag tractor monthly unit sales in July 2022 fell, while combine sales grew in the U.S., according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. U.S. total farm t...
Aug 12, 2022
Farmers Markets Growth Slows
USDA's Economic Research Service data shows the growth in the number of farmers markets is slowing. According to USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, from 1994 to 2019, the number of farmers markets...
Aug 11, 2022
Poultry Producers Settle Claims on Unfair Worker Treatment
Three of the biggest poultry processors in the U.S. will settle claims by the Justice Department over their alleged efforts to work together to drive down employee compensation. Reuters said Cargill, ...
Jul 27, 2022
U.S. Cattle Inventory Down
The Cattle Report from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service says U.S. farms contained 98.8 million head of cattle and calves as of July 1st. Cows and heifers that have calved total 39.8...
Jul 26, 2022
Advocates Claim Deere Might be Violating Clean Air Act
Consumer advocates claim that John Deere may be violating the Clean Air Act by limiting repairs on the emission control systems of its machines. Such repairs are only authorized to certified John Deer...
Jul 25, 2022
More Time To Apply For Beginning Farmer And Farmworker Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is extending the application period for the 2022 Beginning Farmer and Farmworker Training and Workforce Development Program.According to a CDFA announ...
Jul 19, 2022
Dairy Industry Offers Input at Farm Bill Listening Session
Dairy producers from several National Milk Producers Federation cooperatives urge Congress to create greater opportunities as they write the next farm bill. The dairy farmers are looking for opportuni...
Jul 11, 2022
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