…stores in August. I’m Cathy Isom… from Margarita Cargo How to Make a Caipirinha in Your Party Machine Some bars in the U.S. and Europe make this Brazilian cocktail, but…
Wind Power Advancing in U.S.
…more business to heartland states. Other highlights in the second quarter include six major commercial and industrial customers buying U.S. wind power for the first time, including Apple and General…
Agri View: Coyote Problem Spreads
…west is a growing problem everywhere. But, the new present problem is in the south. Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama primarily. One county in Louisiana reported 160 coyotes killed in a single…
Valuable Crops to Consider Growing
…the retail market. Goji Berries (Wolfberries) Goji Berries is a “superfood” is grown primarily in China, but the plant is equally well-adapted in North America. Dried organic goji berries regularly…
China Sets Ban on Australian Beef imports
…concerns or health issues. It stems from non-compliance issues centered on labeling meat from Australian processors that include two facilities owned by JBS of Brazil. Australia’s trade minister says there…
EPA, U.S. Army Move to Rescind 2015 “Waters of the U.S.”
…Growth by Reviewing the ‘Waters of the United States’ Rule.” The February Order states that it is in the national interest to ensure that the Nation’s navigable waters are kept…
Apiculture Insurance Expanded to More States
…submitters to develop innovative insurance products to meet the needs of producers. Producers have until Nov. 15, 2017, to enroll in API coverage for the 2018 crop year. Crop insurance…
Funding for Research to Improve Livestock and Aquaculture
…projects in the food and agricultural sciences. The AFRI Foundational program supports research in several priority areas, including animal breeding, reproduction, nutrition, and growth. These grants help improve the quality…
Folta: Ben and Jerry’s Report Work of Bad Science
…months. It is not trivial to do it correctly. 3. Reporting. A legitimate report would use independent replicates, would provide statistics of how the target compound was detected versus controls….
UC Asian Citrus Psyllid Scouts Trying to Avert Huanglongbing Disaster
…more effective way to find infected trees. The modeling work will improve the ability to predict the locations of infected trees. However, the main thrust is monitoring citrus treatments and…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Planning
…Nicolau tells us more. Listen to the report: The Almond Conference is December 5-7 at the Sacramento Convention Center. Hotel registration opens Tuesday, August 1. For more information, visit www.almondconference.com….
National Chili Dog Day
If you like chili and hot dogs, Cathy Isom tells us about a national day to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachios, July 24
…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….
Tropical Fruit Contest ‘Share Mango Love’
…so many cool mango facts and recipes. You guys should definitely check it out at www.mango.org! The recipe is here: http://www.cookwithamber.com/mango-10… Enjoy! – Amber (Image courtesy of National Mango Board)…