…to help bring new farmers into the fold.” The University of Arkansas and the National Farm Income Tax Extension Committee will be working with FSA on the first phase of…
Comment Period Extended for Poultry Contracting Proposal
…comments at www.regulations.gov. We underscore that you may submit comments anonymously. USDA is taking these steps to help ensure the integrity of the Federal rulemaking process and to ensure all…
MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
…Johnson said that their BioUnite program can help growers navigate some of the uncertainty when it comes to combining biological products with synthetic chemistries. “The question arises, ‘well which synthetics…
Agriculture Coalition Letter to Senate on Farm Labor
…states that inaction will force many farmers to consider whether they can continue in labor-intensive agriculture. It says in order to protect America’s domestic agricultural production, the Senate must act…
Keeping Farm Dogs Safe from Heat Stress
How can you keep your farm dogs safe from heat stress? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Dogs aren’t proficient at sweating like humans are, and that makes…
Almond Update: International Program Shines Positive Light on Almond Production
…of interactions between humans and plants. Working with the BBC natural history unit, the Almond Board of California (ABC) helped coordinate industry members to be featured in the episode. Senior…
MSOB: Development Approaches of Biological Products
…specific crop/pest combination; particularly ones that are very challenging to be successful at and trying to identify the compounds or the manner in which our active ingredient can best be…
USDA Taking Applications for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials
…the development and application of conservation that works for producers and the land.” The On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials component of CIG is intended to support the increased implementation of new…
“Rock the Crop” Sweepstakes Deadline Approaching
…his latest album is all about small-town USA, which is common for country music and a testament to his upbringing and his fans. Matt Frank, Firestone’s marketing product manager, says…
VofV: Tom Nunes and Monitoring the Speed of Technology Adoption on the Farm
…out more at WGA.com. The Nunes Company President Tom “T5” Nunes joins the podcast to discuss how his company remains nimble and open to technology adoption in an industry beset…
The California Kitchen: Cold Grilled Cheese
…Cheese 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 TV Follow Albert…
Popcorn’s Effects on Gut Microbiomes
…health in humans. Using DNA sequencing Korth also tracked how the composition of the human gut microbiomes changed in response to the type of popcorn they were fed. When human gut…
Battle Over Atrazine Continues
…until September 6. We’re asking farmers to make comments to the docket at EPA and you can find out all you want to know about this at www.fightepa.com. You need to…
Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs
Mexican-American farm workers are hoeing between rows of potatoes on this large Central California farm. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com When ag labor costs rise, specialty crop growers are usually…