…no longer safe. From: USDA It is a good time to think about emergency planning for any disaster or emergency. Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make an Emergency Communication Plan. Weather can…
Agriculture Could Mingle into Next Presidential Debate
…the current top 30 questions mention climate change, while another addresses food security. The voting is online at Presidential Open Questions.com From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Imports of Vietnam Rice lower on Pesticide Violations
…of this year. The FDA says the imports were rejected because of illegal pesticide residue in all but one of the cases. USA Rice Federation CEO Betsy Ward responded “we…
Agri View: Consumption Factors
…a certain food but I doubt education does. Everybody pays the same price at the checkout counter. And where do those that grow their own fit in? That’s Agri view…
Early-Autumn Weather Affects Coastal Crops
…had already had to deal with the Chimney Fire, which started Aug. 13 south of Lake Nacimiento and burned more than 46,000 acres before being contained Sept. 6. Fitzhugh said…
Preventing Straying of Adult Sacramento River Salmon
…the river to spawn. The Wallace Weir Fish Rescue project complements the work done last year by many of the same agencies to block fish at the nearby Colusa Basin…
New Toolkit for Teachers
…are selling into local markets through schools and other institutions, farmers markets, farm stands, community supported agriculture (CSA) programs, grocery stores, and local restaurants. MyPlate, MyState is part of USDA’s…
Almond Board: Achievement Award Nominations Due
…growth to the industry and have been a visible member through advocacy for the industry.” Mahoney said it’s easy to nominate someone for the award. You can go online to…
Thaw Food with Water
Cathy Isom has some tips for us on how to thaw our food safely, without the long wait. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Thaw Food with Water…
Species of Bee Officially Endangered
…fund protection efforts. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image credit: By Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA (Yellow-faced Bee) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons…
The California Kitchen: Tomato Phyllo Tart
…pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show:…
Forestry Experts Say Tree Mortality Brings Added Risk
…take is one good windstorm. All of this material is going to get blown over,” Crook said. “We have homes and communities in the midst of all of these forests.”…
The California Kitchen: Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
…AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple…
Food and Agriculture Co-op Income Again Sets Record
…reach has greatly expanded to include almost every aspect of U.S. commerce. The latest data show that cooperatives are a key to building stronger and more vital communities, particularly in…