…in Grand Rapids this week. The NCIMS is a national cooperative regulatory program that includes state milk regulatory agencies, dairy companies and FDA. The states collaborate with federal regulators and…
Smart Water Deters Ag Theft
…beginning, asking him ‘How’s the magic water working?’. He said the tone has changed however with inquiries, and more agencies are interested in the tool. Listen to Nicholson’s full interview….
USDA Seeks Feedback From California and Nevada Growers
…States for the 2017 crop year. Everyone who relies on agriculture for their livelihoods is interested in the results.” NASS gathers the data for the June Agricultural Survey online, by…
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachios, May 15
…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….
Dairy Industry Launches Marketing Campaign
The dairy industry has launched a multi-year marketing campaign promoting more than just milk. The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, in partnership with America’s Dairy Farm Families and Importers, has…
Mexico Rejecting Prospects of New tariffs in NAFTA
…Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. May 15, 2017 graphic provided by www.fas.usda.gov. Column chart comparing the change in value of U.S. agricultural exports before and after key trade agreements….
The California Kitchen: Marinated Zucchini with Purple Onions and Balsamic
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing: marinated zucchini with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Zucchini 4 T minced garlic ½…
Almond Matters: Keeping Weeds from New Plantings
…it is that you can use it immediately after planting,” he said. “It’s a pre-emergent as opposed to a contact material.” New plantings usually happen in the fall and spring,…
Lygus Trap Crops in Strawberries
…strawberries. “As the hillsides dry down and spring turns to summer, lygus bugs immigrate into strawberry-growing areas,” Nieto said. “The idea is if you can provide them with a feeding…
What You Can Grow in a Straw Bale Garden
…a side note: even though hay is a lot cheaper, it is very seedy, which can attract weeks. Next, you’ll want to choose the right location. Picking a spot in…
EPA E15 Volatility Restriction Among Regulations Requiring Reform
…allow further increases in ethanol production and use. However, a number of burdensome EPA regulations are stifling growth in ethanol production and demand, inhibiting job creation, imposing unnecessary costs on…
Western View: Shep’s Story
…us better people. Their loyalty and love is humbling. It make us want to be worthy of such devotion. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Benefits of a Straw Bale Garden
…bales could run anywhere from $7 dollars on up to $30 per bale. And you can order them online. I’m Cathy Isom… Be sure to check back in tomorrow. Cathy…
Canada Ag Census Shows Increase in Young and Women Farmers
…cropland rose to 93.4 million acres in 2016. Although urbanization may reduce cropland available in some areas, a net increase in cropland is attributable to a shift in land use….