…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…
Safety-Net Payments to Farmers
…standing strong against low commodity prices compounded by unfavorable growing conditions in many parts of the country,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “At USDA, we are standing strong behind them,…
Properly Identifying Sugarcane Aphid
…very distinctive from traditional greenbugs. If you get online, you can get a picture and identify them pretty quickly, or call cooperative Extension and we’ll come look at them,” Dahlberg…
The California Kitchen: Peach Tomato Salsa
…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: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
Support for Rural Cooperative Businesses and Organizations
…local and community officials to increase awareness of USDA programs and help build program participation through intensive community outreach and technical assistance. This announcement is part of USDA’s observance of…
Training, Educating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…microloans. To learn more about USDA support for organic agriculture, visit our updated organic portal at www.usda.gov/organic. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up…