…“And unlike standard health and safety inspections, the access regulation is not germane to any benefit provided to agricultural employers or any risk posed to the public.” About the Author…
Keeping The Table Olive Industry Alive Through Mechanization
…to produce them competitively given the soil water situation,” said Ferguson. “We’re going to go down fighting and hopefully we don’t go down.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Health Bite: Eating Healthy on a Budget
…you can eat well on a budget. It takes some planning and discipline, but it’s worth it. Health Bite: Eating Healthy on a Budget Rachel Eslick For AgNet West’s Health…
Plants That Take a Lot of Heat and Still Bloom Through Dry Spells
…attracts hummingbirds. There’s one drought-tolerant plant that has it all, and that’s Lavender. It looks beautiful and is as tough as nails (except in soggy soil). Enjoy the blue, lavender, purple,…
Another Salmonella Outbreak Report Leads Back to Adjacent Land Use
…the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state partners, as well as Canadian public health officials. More than 700 tests were conducted during the investigation. FDA found several Salmonella…
Producers Have Until July 23 to Apply for CRP General
…nation’s working lands.” CRP supports producers and landowners in establishing long-term, resource-conserving plant species. Approved grasses and trees help to improve water quality, control soil erosion, and bolster wildlife habitats….
Industry Survey Looks at The Impact of Wildfire on Grazing Livestock
…the elements in smoke particles means for animal health, with little information currently available. “We already know that inhaling smoke can be detrimental to the health of humans or animals,”…
Health Bite: Eating for Better Mental Health
…we’re only ever one meal away from feeling better. Health Bite: Eating for Better Mental Health Rachel Eslick For AgNet West’s Health Bite, I’m Rachel Eslick. I can help you…
Cal/OSHA Board Waffles on What to Do with Emergency Temporary Standard
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is walking back a recent decision regarding the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). Revisions approved by the Cal/OSHA Standards Board (Standards…
Best Type of Hay to Buy Depends on the Animals Being Fed
…Alfalfa or grass is usually fine as long as it has been stored appropriately but any mold or dust can cause serious health problems for your horse. Goats are known…
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers
…cover crop systems,” RMA Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy said in a press release. “Producers use cover crops to improve soil health and gain other agronomic benefits, and this program will…
Health Bite: Macronutrients 101
…Macronutrients 101 Rachel Eslick For AgNet West’s Health Bite, I’m Rachel Eslick. I can help you reach your health and fitness goals with 1:1 and group training. Visit www.reachfit.net. Sponsored…
Essential Steps for Starting Your First Vegetable Garden
…step is choosing the layout of your garden and what crops will grow well together. For the best harvest, your vegetable garden needs the best soil you can give it….
MSOB: Improving Soil Health Supports Beneficial Nematodes
…soil health across the board it is improving the habitat for the beneficial nematodes. We do see that their populations go up as we change practices to improve soil health.”…