…effects of diet on bacteria that live in the guts of these important insect pollinators. In a study published in the November issue of Molecular Ecology, the team fed caged…
U.S. Turkey Production
Turkey meat production in the United States over the first eight months of 2016 totaled nearly 4 billion pounds, approximately 7 percent above the same period in 2015. The increase…
Safer, More Effective Pest Management
…early and protect crops. Washington State University will develop integrated pest management strategies for the rapidly expanding U.S. hops industry. NIFA’s CPPM and IPM investments are made through several programs….
Re-Using Mason Jars
…jar to amplify the sound in a pinch. Mason jars make excellent planters for small plants. If you are comfortable working with glass, you can drill drainage into the bottom…
The California Kitchen: Stuffing
…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 Follow Albert on: Facebook,…
USDA Awards Funding for Market Development Programs
…biobased products through USDA’s BioPreferred program; and invested $64 billion in infrastructure and community facilities to help improve the quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/results….
NIFA Focus on Two New Projects
…of agriculture. 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…
The California Kitchen: Gravy
…Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed Chef IG: untamedchef777…
National Pickle Day
Cathy Isom tells us about celebrating a snack that’s been around for thousands of years. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Pickle Day Whether it’s a Dill,…
NASCAR Will Surpass 10 Million Miles on Biofuel
…a long-term biofuels program across its three national series of races. The goal behind the decision was to reduce emissions. The biofuel first made its debut at Daytona International Speedway…
The California Kitchen: Garlic Scalloped Potatoes
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. Ag Net Garlic 5 2016 For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or…
Ranchers see Better Pastures, Tough Markets
…it does end up being drought-ish. It certainly is a beautiful start.” In Shasta County, rancher Henry Giacomini noted that Redding had the third-wettest October on record, giving a huge…
Preparing Veterans for Ag Careers
…comes in part from USDA’s beginning farmers and ranchers program. In addition there is an intense one-week training course for Veterans interested in ag careers called Arm to Farm. Arm…
Global Food Prices Continue to Rise
…time in three months. The Food Price Index, which has risen continuously throughout 2016 except for a brief dip in July, is a trade-weighted index tracking international market prices for…