Harvest dust is top of mind for almond growers, as they move into the harvest season. Almond Board director for Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, Dr. Gabriele Ludwig has some tips…
National Watermelon Day
…Book of World Records. To learn more interesting watermelon facts, check out www.watermelon.org. To post your watermelon pictures and updates on social media, use the hashtag #NationalWatermelonDay. I’m Cathy Isom……
Crisis Exemption Extended to Fight Lygus
…the pesticide is for growers battling lygus. “It’s a very effective product, it’s the first time we’ve been able to get it for very limited use. We can only use…
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachios, July 31
…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….
Renewable Fuels Association Calls RFS Proposal for Conventional Biofuels Justified
…intend to provide you with updated projections during the comment period.” In EPA’s proposal, the agency noted that it will initiate a separate re-set rule, since a reduction in both…
National Peach Month
…Month. Eat them right off the tree, sliced in cream, make peach cobbler with ice cream or you can even blend them in delicious smoothies or slushies. It doesn’t matter…
Consumers Have Trouble Reading Food Labels
…standard phrases. “BEST If Used By” describes product quality, indicating that the product may not taste or perform as expected but is safe to use or consume. “USE By” applies…
Agricultural Chemical Use Survey Results Released
…Resource Management Survey. NASS collected data on vegetable chemical use in fall 2016. For more information and access to the survey dataset, click here. 2016 Agricultural Chemical Use Survey (.pdf)…
Margaritaville Lime Bags
…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…