…open for anyone who’s interested,” Hillman explained. “The deadline to do this is the middle of July. We don’t have a specific date, but you’re going to want to do…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
…response to Hayes and other Democrats, who argued that the bill is partisan. “Now, as we all know, facts don’t care about feelings. So here are some facts. This bill…
Summer Food Safety
…For hot foods, keep them over 140 F by placing them on the grill, in heated chafing dishes, slow cooker, or warming trays. And don’t keep any perishables out for…
Almond Update: Opportunities for Sizable California Almond Crop
…crop like that, we had problems with shipping, which we don’t have today,” said Clarice Turner, President and CEO of the Almond Board of California. “So, we have the capabilities…
Food Safety Tips for Summer Grilling
…the correct internal temperature by checking the internal temperature with a food thermometer. Prevent cross-contamination occurring between raw and cooked meat or vegetables by using clean utensils. Put simply, don’t…
Almond Matters: Early Summer Pest Management in Orchards
…don’t hatch; eggs that have already been laid. Then the nymphs don’t go into the next stage.” As growers make applications to address mite concerns, Burkdoll explained that adding a…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…there are more system-level interactions between all of these different aspects, which is something that we don’t fully understand,” she said. Additionally, she identified that consumer confidence in products is…
Almond Update: Voting Begins for ABC Board of Directors Election
…in the election process is paramount to ensuring industry priorities are well represented. “Everybody in the industry, we would love your participation in the election process. If you don’t receive…
Lawmakers Explain Farm Bill Proposals
…security, and revitalize rural America.” U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) told broadcasters she’s counting on bipartisan support for the bill. “We don’t get a…
Delay in Clean Truck Check Program Rollout
…fleet owners don’t have to worry about getting their trucks smogged until at least January of 2025,” said Paul Sousa, Director of Environmental and Regulatory Affairs for Western United Dairies….
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…bottom line and they don’t want to go out and make an application unless it’s absolutely necessary and it’s going to protect the crop. And by protecting the crop, they’re…
GA Rep. Scott on Farm Bill Progress
…And so, I’m fortunate to be from a state where I have Sanford Bishop and David Scott, both good pro -ag Democrats… but a lot of states don’t have pro-ag…
FARMER Act Introduced to Help Agriculture and Beyond
…developed country on their food, and they have better food and a better choice. Right. It’s national security. We don’t have to worry about food security, right?” Hoeven’s legislation is…
Production Challenges and Opportunities for California Prune Growers
…when we don’t have the right pollination during the right time of year,” Castro said. “If we had two different cultivars, this could really reduce our risk as an industry…