…to address high-priority conservation and natural resource concerns, which include drought. A total of $11.8 million is being set aside strictly for practices directly related to drought response. Some of…
Best Type of Hay to Buy Depends on the Animals Being Fed
…vary a bit in what kind of hay they tolerate depending on their age. Lactating cows require high-protein hay. Younger calves might have a tough time with coarser hays, like…
MSOB: Delivering Biological Materials Through Bee Vectoring
…inoculum material has been delivered before bees reenter the hive. Temperatures inside beehives are also typically higher than what most fungi can tolerate. Dara said using bee vectoring for delivering…
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
…that need to be addressed. “In sale barns and state meetings across the country, we’re hearing the same story of sky-high input costs and intense market volatility. Across the industry,…
Almond Update: Second Flight of NOW Expected to Be Substantial
It has been an interesting year for navel orangeworm (NOW) pressure in almond orchards. Independent PCA with Valley Ag Consulting Services, Tracy Miller said that trap counts were much higher…
U.S. Officials Taking Action on USMCA Dairy Dispute
…partners on notice that they must play by the rules. I am hopeful of a swift resolution that allows Canadian consumers access to high-quality U.S. dairy products and delivers the…
Health Bite: Calories 101
…individual has different caloric needs based on size, sex, age, muscle mass, metabolism, activity level and more. Some foods are high in calories based on their weight, like cheese, nuts,…
Just a Few Helpful Tips for Growing Great Strawberries
…they are kept in sunlight, at least, six hours a day. And, stay up on routine waterings. For outside plants, if temperatures are going to drop below freezing, it’s best…
Internal Cooking Temp Remains Same Even if Price of Meat is Higher at Market
Proper internal cooking temperatures remain the same, even if the price of meat is higher at the market. Meat prices at the grocery store might be a little higher for…
Organic Sales Hit New Record of Nearly $62 Billion in 2020
…and consumers have increasingly sought out the Organic label. Organic purchases have skyrocketed as shoppers choose high-quality organic to feed and nourish their families.” Organic sales surged in 2020 in…
What Makes Coleus a Unique and Showy Tropical Plant
…for its highly ornamental foliage. Most varieties need some shade but they lap up the heat, making them highly useful annuals where summers are long, hot and humid. Their remarkable…
Almond Matters: Still Time to Address Peach Twig Borer and Other Pests
…the high temperatures bring the appropriate heat units. Producers may want to get going now with their pest control applications before another wave of warm temperatures hits. “When it gets…
Almond Update: Getting Involved is Easy and Vital for the Industry
…full circle.” Penney said the overall commitment is low but the value of the experience and collaboration is high. “If you’re funding something, you should be involved in how that money…
Over $2.3 Million Invested in Small Business Innovation Research
…Seacoast Science in Carlsbad will be working on a lightweight, high-performance ammonia detector with wireless networking capabilities. Stanford-based Nitricity Inc. will work on the development of a low-cost arc reactor…