…to its sumptuous scent and unique silver leaves. You can use a number of different herbs in smudging rituals, including common sage, lavender sage, cedar, pinon pine, juniper or rosemary….
Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Biotech EO
…framework has impeded innovation instead of facilitating it. With this Executive Order, President Trump is once again putting America first and setting us on a course to modernize our regulatory…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Grilled Salmon
…TT S+P TT Butter Spray Perfect Grilled Salmon 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,…
Educating Urban Water Users on Agricultural Water Needs
The California Farm Water Coalition (CFWC) continues its effort to better educate urban water users about the issues the agricultural industry is working to overcome. The coalition has been shifting…
The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars
…at any one time, but the remainder is kept in production. The MWD provides compensation when the land is fallowed. They’ve also worked out rent reductions for farmers that grow…
How to Eat Avocado Seeds, and Why
…good-looking, too. Simply take the seed from the avocado like normal and then knife it into quarters. After that, the bits of seed can be thrown into a food processor,…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance
…a minimal amount of 2019 MFP assistance. You must still comply with your crop insurance requirements to remain eligible for any indemnities received. 5. I heard that I could get…
Additional Tariffs Still on the Table Despite Latest Agreement with Mexico
…migrant flows and asylum issues, to be completed and announced within 90 days, if necessary.” The White House initially announced plans for a five percent tariff to be imposed on…
ARS Efforts Should Help Ensure Our Wheat Supply
…the researchers say. Since the natural variant of TaHRC is available in Sumai 3 and its derivatives, it can be transferred into new wheat varieties through traditional breeding. Bai’s lab also developed…
Start a Cut Flower Bed in Your Garden
…garden from seed. Or start with a purchased transplant. If starting from seedling, make sure to plant them in a straight line. That makes it easy to distinguish your seedlings…
Beginning Gardener Vegetable Garden Layouts
…box. Instead of planting the vegetables in traditional rows, however, plant each veggie type in the individual squares. These are made to separate planting zones and use the space more…
Drones to Light Up State Fair
…to bring this technology to the California State Fair to entertain families in a more inclusive way.” Drone light shows are considered to be more environmentally safe, and inclusive to…
Nearly Half of Annual Water Use Reports Still Need to be Filed
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is warning water rights holders that failure to file their annual reports will result in significant fines. Annual water use reports for all…
Wild Plants That Make the Best Teas
…very aromatic. If it’s got a square stalk and smells minty, then you’ve likely got some good tea. Stinging Nettle Stinging nettle, though painful to come into contact with, is…