…dozen eggs after California banned battery cages. The initiative would have the biggest impact on the pork industry. Producers from other states would have to adhere to the regulations in…
USDA to Measure Small Grains Production in California and U.S.
…agency is taking a comprehensive look at the 2017 production and supply of small grains, which include wheat, oats, barley, and rye. “The small grains industry is important to California…
National Food Bank Day
…way. Check the needs list from your local food bank to see what fresh items they’re seeking. And use the hashtag #NationalFoodBankDay to share your story on social media. I’m…
Dairy Producers Can Enroll for 2018 Coverage
…year during open enrollment. Dairy operations enrolling in the program must meet conservation compliance provisions and cannot participate in the Livestock Gross Margin Dairy Insurance Program. Producers can mail the…
Why and How to Build a Bat House
…wall, tree or something similar. Remember to hang it somewhere where the sun will hit it. And, paint it a darker color so that it stays warm. I’m Cathy Isom……
Agri View: Farm Mechanical Technology
…do a better job. Just another form of technology that works. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner… Image credit: (top left) Pickup truck-Farm truck, Ford doing what it…
Goodyear Using Soybean Oil-Based Rubber in Tires
…sand and more. Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs approximately 65,000 people and manufactures its products in 47 facilities in 21 countries around the world….
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachios, August 28
…the calculator at the University of California integrated pest management website. All locations use CIMIS weather stations. NOW Degree Day reports are sponsored by Dow AgroSciences and Intrepid Edge insecticide….
WOTUS Public Meetings Scheduled
…teleconference for agriculture is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Registration information can be found on the EPA website (https://www.epa.gov/wotus-rule/outreach-meetings). The EPA is following an executive order by President Donald…
Quarantine for Citrus Disease Huanglongbing Extends to Portions of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
…Bernardino counties are available online at:www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/pe/InteriorExclusion/hlb_quarantine.html. Please check this link for future quarantine expansions in these counties, should they occur. Quarantines are already in place for HLB in portions of…
U.S. and Mexican Dairy Industries Make United Call
…is a significant concern to U.S. and Mexican cheesemakers because it would give the EU exclusive use of common cheese names like asiago, gorgonzola, and feta. Canada is also disrupting…
The Western View: Farmbot
…plants that are growing in the wrong places. You can order your farmbot off their website at www.farmbot.io <http://www.farmbot.io/>. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
New Food Labeling Regulation in Development by USDA Should Not Disparage Biotechnology, Mislead Consumers
…foods: “contains bioengineered ingredients” and “may contain bioengineered ingredients.” It also insisted that any disclosure be “non-disparaging” to bioengineering technology. “A food label should not be designed to scare consumers…
Starting a Hydroponic Garden or Farm
…Water Culture and the Wick System. Next, you’ll need a light source. It is recommended that you buy a starter kit that will include all of the necessary components. Look…