…the boards in Chicago have moved on. Our stance remains consistent: NCBA is committed to the USDA’s investigation into the events surrounding the Holcomb plant fire and stand ready to…
Scientists Release First Map of Areas Suitable for Spotted Lanternfly Establishment in U.S. and World
…MAXENT. World map of possible spotted lanternfly establishment. The most important factor in predicting SLF establishment is the mean temperature of the driest quarter of the year; it cannot be…
USDA Invests $11M In Research That Will Support Specialty Crop Farmers
…financially during the growing season.” This investment is made through the Minor Crop Pest Management Program (known as the Interregional Research Project, IR-4). The IR-4 program enables crop protection technology…
Almond Update: Sanitation a Must as Harvest Wraps Up
…interview. There’s still time to submit your ‘Mummy Shake’ video for this year’s contest. Go almonds.com for the ‘Mummy Shake’ official rulesand to find more information about navel orangeworm management….
Things You Shouldn’t Throw into the Compost Bin
Composting is critical to your soil health, and gardening. Cathy Isom has a list of some things you shouldn’t throw into the compost bin. That’s coming up on This Land…
The California Kitchen: Escargots with Puffed Pastry
…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 on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed…
ARS and U.S. Army Join Forces to Revitalize Soil with Paper
…grasses on degraded Army training lands. Pulverized paper, which is like a very fine confetti, is a cheap, high-quality organic material that is useful as a soil amendment, said Henry “Allen”…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Talking Microbiomes
…enrichment, and advanced informatics to identify microbial products with important commercial roles. He also explains how the company is using the platform to develop safe and effective naturally-occurring microbes and…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
…production; 36% reduced impact of poultry production on greenhouse gas emissions; 72% decrease in farm land used in poultry production; and 58% decrease in water used in poultry production. According to…
Storing Fruits and Vegetables Properly for Winter
House cellar is full with vegetables and preserved products for winter use. Credit: Grandpa / Shutterstock.com With winter rapidly approaching, it is time to think about stocking up the food…
Senate Bill 1 Veto Official, Governor Praised
…an important step to ensure that California’s voluntary agreements succeed in better managing water supplies. “While I disagree about the efficacy and necessity of Senate Bill 1, I look forward…
Growing Drumstick Plants for Year-Round Greens
…blueberries as a tasty superfood. It’s an anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory plant that has been known as a miracle-working herbal healer for centuries. It is a slender, fast-growing, deciduous tree…
New 2020 Requirements for Reporting Injuries
…often failed to include all the necessary information, causing investigation delays. “Personally, I think the online reporting is a fantastic improvement in this process because it will give you all…
American Dairy Demand Highest in Five Decades
…for the industry, including a significant increase in domestic use. During the May-June period, use of all milk solids was so strong in the domestic market that it outpaced production….