…Minimizing the addition of salt to the soil and removing salts by leaching are critical for continued almond production. For more information on water quality and irrigation, head to http://www.almonds.com/irrigation#tc-water-quality….
EPA Launches WOTUS Review Web Page
…and Budget earlier this month. The new EPA web page is available at EPA dot gov slash WOTUS dash rule (https://www.epa.gov/wotus-rule). From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
$7.4 Million for Research on Food Crops and Animals
…these projects, NIFA and the Kansas Wheat Commission, in response to the commodity board provision in the 2014 Farm Bill, are co-funding Kansas State University researchers to increase understanding of…
GIPSA Seeks Comments on U.S. Standards for Beans and Lentils
…Independence Avenue, SW, Room 2530-S, Washington, DC 20250- 3604; via email to comments.gipsa@usda.gov; by fax (202) 690-2173; or via Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Standandards for Lentils The USDA Grain Inspection, Packers…
Smart Water Deters Ag Theft
…use the liquid to mark their tools, much like an invisible serial code. The water has a mineral code in it that can be changed. Owners are given a water…
USDA Seeks Feedback From California and Nevada Growers
…the NASS Pacific Regional Office. “When growers respond to these surveys, they provide essential information that helps us determine the prospective production and supply of major commodities in the United…
Dairy Industry Launches Marketing Campaign
…launched “Undeniably Dairy,” showcasing the “undeniable taste and enjoyment” that comes from dairy products. A marketing executive at Dairy Management Inc. said in a statement that the campaign “is about…
Mexico Rejecting Prospects of New tariffs in NAFTA
…Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. May 15, 2017 graphic provided by www.fas.usda.gov. Column chart comparing the change in value of U.S. agricultural exports before and after key trade agreements….
The California Kitchen: Marinated Zucchini with Purple Onions and Balsamic
…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…
Western View: Shep’s Story
…been forgotten. In 1994 he was immortalized with a bronze sculpture by the Montana artist Bob Scriver. Great dogs don’t come around very often, but when they do, they make…
China to Resume U.S. Beef Imports
…when we can serve President Trump and President Xi a dry-aged American-made New York strip in Beijing.” According to information from TheHill.com, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced the deals that…
Almond Board: Nitrogen Calculator
…Dlott, Product Manager at SureHarvest, tells us about the nitrogen calculator. Listen to Dlott’s comments: From the Almond Board: The Almond Nitrogen Calculator can now be accessed through smartphones and…
May WASDE Report Mostly Neutral
…numbers, however, do not reflect the recent damages to the winter wheat crop in Kansas and other states. The full report is available at USDA dot gov (https://www.usda.gov/oce/commodity/wasde/latest.pdf). From the…
First Loans Awarded in the Rural Energy Savings Program
…commercial, farm and residential energy efficiency investments supports rural economies,” Glendenning said. “These investments save money for consumers, create jobs in the community and help energy providers better manage costs.”…