…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…
Medfly Quarantine Affects Solano Farms
…can be found at www.dontpackapest.com. Steve Adler is associate editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at sadler@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
San Francisco Enacting Law to Require Stores to Report Antibiotics Use in Livestock
A new ordinance in San Francisco requires grocery stores to report antibiotic use in the raising of livestock at the city’s approximately 120 stores that sell meat to the public….
EU, Canada, Settle 21 Year Beef Fight
…EU was breaking WTO rules by banning hormone-treated beef. The use of hormones in Canada had blocked Canadian beef exports to the EU. Through negotiations with CETA, the EU-Canada Comprehensive…
USDA Invests in 48 Projects in Local Watersheds
…supplies for agricultural, residential and industrial use. They have also increased opportunities for fishing, hiking, birdwatching and the enjoyment of open space.” More information on this program is available here….
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
…and trees that improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and increase wildlife habitat. For more details regarding ARC and PLC programs, go to www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc. For more information about CRP, contact…
Spot Fumigation Could Cut Costs and More
UC researchers have been reviewing spot fumigation techniques in almond orchards, evaluating the efficacy in test fields and considering the overall benefits to growers. The project is showing success in…