…initiatives that provide children with access to fresh fruits and vegetables, and with kids eating a majority of their daily calories at school, the salad bar makes it easy for…
Farm Bureau Statement on Trump Immigration Reform Proposal
…more critical than in the agricultural sector. Labor shortages now are being felt by farmers and ranchers across the country, in dairy, fruits and vegetables, mushroom, livestock and other sectors….
Trade Tensions Escalate with Another Chinese Tariff Increase
…industries to feel the pressure of higher tariffs will once against be the agriculture sector, particularly for commodities such as wheat, coffee, vegetables, sugar, peanuts, and various meats. The National…
USDA Inspection Rates to Increase 10%
…year more than half of the Agricultural Marketing Service’s rates for voluntary grading, inspection, certification, auditing, and laboratory services for a variety of agricultural commodities including meat and poultry, fruits and vegetables,…
Plants that Attract Bees and Other Pollinators
…as we like our fruits and vegetables and other wild plants – we also need bees and other pollinating friends to keep them around! According to the Natural Resources Defense…
CFBF President: Labor Needs are Greater in California
…and continues to be a problem for farmers and ranchers in California. Johansson said the state, which produces a large amount of the nation’s fresh fruit and vegetables needs a…
Landscaping with Moss Adds to Your Garden
…have roots at all. That means it does not take moisture and nutrients from the soil through a vascular system the way that all your fruits and vegetables do. Instead,…
Climbing Vegetables You Can Grow in a Limited Space
…Ours. Climbing Vegetables You Can Grow in a Limited Space Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash You can grow so many great vegetables vertically, even if you have very little…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-29-19
…details on the NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program and how prescribing fruits and veggies could save billions. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Farming Has a Long History in the Western U. S.
…get water or to hunt or work their fields. Their main crop was corn but they also grew squash and beans. The Anasazi sun-dried their vegetables to preserve them. some…
What to Plant in a Hanging Basket Garden
…Ours. What to Plant in a Hanging Basket Garden Having a hanging basket garden is ideal for having your own fruits and veggies at arm’s reach. It’s also a space…
Tips for Starting a Hanging Basket Garden
…itself can be as plain or as dressy as you prefer. You could even mix vegetables in with flowers. When you plant crops in a hanging basket, sunlight matters. Some…
Why Create a Window Box Garden
…For anyone wanting to grow a garden with limited space, a vacant window is a great place to have a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs in window boxes. The…
Reporting Field Crew Property Theft
Theft has been an ongoing issue for the agriculture industry for years. People steal fruits and nuts, agriculture equipment, livestock and now personal items of field crew members. While theft…