…importance of immigrant workers to the U.S. dairy industry cannot be overstated, Mulhern said. At least 50 percent of the U.S. dairy farm workforce is comprised of foreign-born labor. Because…
The California Kitchen: Mediterranean Green Beans with Feta Cheese
…the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
Funding to Support Specialty Crop Pest Management
…societal challenges. NIFA’s integrated research, education and extension programs support the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel whose work results in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve…
USDA Announces Funding to Support Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…issue that affects more than 2 million people annually. Funding is made through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “In addition to promoting…
The California Kitchen: Hot Wok Spicy Green Beans with Black Bean Paste and Hoisin
…West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV…
Pesticide Rule Revisions Help, Still Unneeded
…they could use on a particular crop. “If it’s any pesticide I may use, I may list 40 pesticides of which 95 percent of them I won’t use,” Isom said….
National Ag Day 2017
…strong economy. And, Acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture. For more information, go to agday.org. And for social media posting, use #AgDay. I’m Cathy Isom… From: agday.org Why…
Agri View: “Waste” Labeling
…it is the same with other products for other people. That is why the waste isn’t likely to slow down. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner. From: USDA…
Building a Reliable, Low-Cost Device to Measure Moisture in Grain Bags
…for the Reduction of Post-Harvest Loss.” Read more about the new moisture meter in the March 2017 issue of AgResearch. For more information contact Jan Suszkiw, ARS Office of Communications….
Kern County’s Farm Day in the City This Week
…and its importance in our community and state. Children in grades 2nd, 3rd, and 4th are invited from private, public, and home schools in Kern County. There is no cost…
Despite Rising Demand, U.S. Doesn’t Do Enough to Support Organic Transition
…can get them. For instance, while the U.S. is the largest producer of conventional soybeans in the world, in 2015 we imported more than $240 million of organic soybeans. We…
The California Kitchen: Champagne Poached Kiwi topped with an Orange Crème Anglaise
…Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV…
Census Of Agriculture Countdown Begins For America’s Farmers And Ranchers
…from the previous census in 2007. However, agriculture sales, income, and expenses increased between 2007 and 2012. This telling information and thousands of other agriculture statistics are a direct result…
Proposed Pesticide Rules Near Schools Revised
…help increase communication between growers and school sites/licensed child day care facilities. It would also assist these sites in responding to inquiries and potential incidents. ” We believe this regulation…