“Nothing left unregulated” is the apparent motto of the Environmental Protection Agency. Today, the Agency finalized its “Waters of the United States” proposed rule, which unilaterally strips private property rights …
The Western View: Label for GMO Foods
Your American Farm Bureau wants you to “Get a Move On.” They want your support to help create a national, science-based labeling standard for GMO foods. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Honeybee Population Part 1
In this first of a two-part series, Cathy Isom looks into what’s causing major declines in honeybee populations and who is offering help. Bees part-1 Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Agri View: Grass or Grain
Everett Griner talks about beef…still #1 in protein choice in today’s Agri View. Grass or Grain fed? Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
The California Kitchen: Caribbean Pineapple Chutney
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Caribbean pineapple chutney with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Water Board Says More Rights Will be Curtailed Soon
Scrutiny of California water use will intensify as the state’s fourth consecutive dry year wears on, and water regulators say they are preparing to take further action. Already, nearly 9,000 …
USDA Seeks Input from Growers About 2015 Crops, Stocks, Inventories, and Values
During the next several weeks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. Sponsored …
DPR 2013 Air Monitoring Shows Most Pesticides Well Below Health Screening Levels
Once again, air monitoring results released from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) show that most of the monitored pesticides, in various rural agricultural communities, were found well below …
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Socially-Disadvantaged Producers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications to provide technical assistance to socially-disadvantaged groups in rural areas. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Nurseries Using Labor Saving Drones
At the Produce Marketing Association’s Tech Knowledge Conference, Harvest Automation was displaying it’s potted-plant moving robot. The vehicle is about the size of a small suitcase and is loaded with …
Dairy Farmer Recognized for Helping Endangered Bird
A California farmer is recognized for helping out an endangered species. Sabrina Hill has the story. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
Crop Insurance Compliance Deadline Looming
A new requirement for crop insurance recipients must be completed Monday, June 1. Farm Service Agency District Director Chris Keeler has the details on the compliance forms and the other …
S&W Seed Company to Participate in the 2015 World Seed Congress
S&W Seed Company (Nasdaq: SANW) is participating in the International Seed Federation 2015 World Seed Congress, being held this week in Krakow, Poland. Mark Grewal, president and chief executive officer …
New Lettuce Varieties Resistant to Disease
Cathy Isom tells us about the new lettuce varieties with increased disease resistance. New Lettuce Varieties Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …