…in agricultural production,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “NIFA is investing in research on precision and smart technologies to maximize production efficiencies, including water and fertilizer use, and to produce…
Healthful Benefits of Aloe Vera
…and be used as a hand sanitizer. There are many healthful benefits of eating Aloe Vera, too. It’s commonly used to aid digestion, particularly with constipation issues. The best places…
Weed Scientist Has Doubts Over Dicamba Restrictions Effectiveness
…weed scientist and professor at the University of Illinois, told Reuters: “Nothing in these new restrictions addresses volatility, and that’s still an issue.” The EPA said Friday it would classify…
EPA Announced Dicamba Label Changes
The Environmental Protection Agency Friday announced new restrictions for dicamba-based herbicides, classifying dicamba as a restricted-use product. The EPA said that only certified pesticide applicators, or people under their supervision,…
Preparing to Evacuate During Wildfire? These Checklists Can Help
…in Napa and Marin counties. “We look forward to calling upon UC colleagues with more experience to support our communities in the long recovery period. For the immediate future, we…
Picking the Perfect Halloween Pumpkin
…are sitting in a warehouse or in cold storage. Your next order of business when picking the pumpkin is to listen to it. Give it a good knock. A fresh…
Agri View: New Use for Peanut Butter
…how a group of individuals has a new use for peanut butter. Everett also has other little know peanut butter facts in today’s Agri View. New Uses for Peanut Butter…
Edible Plants for Lazy Gardening
…Lazy Gardening When it comes to gardening if time is short or perhaps patience it’s probably best to choose edible plants that don’t require a lot of your attention. The…
State Board Sticks to Flow Regime on Sacramento River
…be found at www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/bay_delta/docs/201710_phaseII_input.pdf. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
More Than 1,000 Stations Offering E15 in the U.S.
…retailers including Casey’s, Cenex, Family Express, Kum & Go, and Kwik Trip, among others. In total, there are 1,039 locations across the U.S. offering E15 fuels. The organization says many…
UCCE Creates Ag Education Chair in Southern California
…funding in 2014, Napolitano said it is imperative for UC to develop new models of philanthropy that recognize and honor the interests of donors while helping UC address its long-term…
Make Your Own Hard Apple Cider
…are 65% liquid. So, it may be one of the easiest and tastiest concoctions you’ll ever make. If using your own apples, blend and filter through a cheesecloth. Or, if…
Avocado Industry Gets Pest Update at Recent Meeting
…Hole Borer (PSHB) is not only a concern for the avocado industry but is also causing significant damage to native plants in California, which is having a negative impact on…
American Dairy Industry Wants True Free-Trade with Canada
…Federation is pushing very hard for improving the U.S.-Canada relationship when it comes to dairy, but at the same time is working hard to maintain the current dairy relationship between…