…don’t want to be treating for a nematode problem, when actually it’s a nutrition deficiency,” she said. “It’s really important to know exactly what you are dealing with, and then…
Apple Cider Vinegar Hacks for Cleaning
…silver, bronze and copper. For sanitizing and reusing jars, so that they don’t end up in a landfill, disinfect with a 1 to 1 ratio of vinegar and warm soapy…
Farm Bureau President to Congress: Slash Regulations, Reform Immigration/Ag Labor
…energy, we are making our economy more sustainable. If farmers don’t take care of our land, we cannot stay in business.” Duvall reminded the 5,000 farmers and ranchers in attendance…
Farm Groups Touting Benefits of Agricultural Trade
The National Milk Producers Federation joined 15 other farm organizations in sending a letter to President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Michael Pence highlighting the importance of trade to America’s…
Agri View: Eating Out
Everett Griner talks about the difference in the cost of eating out compared to eating a home cooked meal in today’s Agri View. Eating Out I don’t eat out as…
New Congress Likely to Address Regulatory Reform
…things can get done.” “We have a business-minded incoming president, and we expect the new administration to look at WOTUS (a “waters of the U.S.” rule opposed by farmers and…
Agriculture Growing Weary of Ag Secretary Search
As President-elect Donald Trump thins his list of major nominations to make before he takes office later this month, the agriculture industry is getting restless while waiting for his pick…
Crops Benefit from Holiday demand
…bulk of the domestic market, consumption of in-shell walnuts remains a popular tradition during the holidays, Olmstead noted. Walnut sales don’t necessarily slow down after the holidays, she added, as…
Cruciferous Cauliflower
…bring out some of that cruciferous flavor without overdoing it.” In other words, don’t overcook. She suggests trying new ways to incorporate cauliflower into your meals, such as cauliflower rice….
Agri View: Vanishing Kudzu
Everett Griner talks about keeping control of the Kudzu vine in today’s Agri View. Vanishing Kudzu I just recently began to notice. I don’t see as much Kudzu vine as…
Snowpack’s Statewide Water Content Below Average
…information but don’t shed much light on how wet the wet season ultimately will be. The Phillips snow course, which is near the intersection of Highway 50 and Sierra-at-Tahoe Road,…
Don’t Eat Raw Meat
…Ours. Don’t Eat Raw Meat For residents in Wisconsin, raw ground beef sandwiches are known as “Cannibal” or “Tiger Meat” sandwiches. It’s a holiday tradition, but the Wisconsin Department of…
Agri View: Grocery Store Meal
…now accounts for two and one half billion meals bought at the grocery store. That comes out better than 10 billion dollars. I don’t know who put the figures together….
National Alfalfa Checkoff Launches on January 1st
…and soybeans. A lot of people don’t realize that.” She says alfalfa acres have been declining recently and they credit at least some of that to a lack of research….