…fire-prone system,” he said. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com….
July Dairy Market Report
…in May on the lower milk price and higher feed costs. Commercial Use of Dairy Products Domestic commercial use increased year over year for most products during February–April as increasing…
CA Team Takes Third at 2016 Envirothon
…Academy Esopus New York 10th Miami Palmetto Senior High Pinecrest Florida The 2017 Envirothon will be hosted in Emmittsburg, Maryland. For more information about Envirothon, including additional sponsors, visit www.envirothon.org….
Specialty Crop Research and Extension Investments
…a safer food supply at www.medium.com/usda-results. To date, NIFA has awarded almost $400 million through the SCRI program. Previously funded projects include a Virginia Polytechnic Institute project that will help…
S&W Seed Company Signs First U.S. Sorghum License Agreement
…Seed Company Founded in 1980, S&W Seed Company is a global agricultural company, headquartered in Fresno, California. The Company’s vision is to be the world’s preferred proprietary seed company by…
Managing Dust at Harvest Videos
…reduced visibility on area roads. Aiming to keep more of that dust inside the orchard can help improve Central Valley air quality and support relationships with neighbors. Some dust is…
Rice Varieties Maximize Nitrogen
…It is the rice used in sushi. Researchers were able to identify witch varieties produce the chemical in the roots and therefore use nitrogen more efficiently and leave less nitrogen…
The California Kitchen: Modena Italian Balsamic Vinaigrette
…Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Modena Italian Balsamic Vinaigrette For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
Lower Hog Prices
…The U.S. Department of Agriculture says supplies are likely to pick up through the rest of the year. A commodities broker at Archer Financial Services in Chicago says, “Feed is…
Survey Shows Cover Crops Boost Yields
…really show their worth in challenging years. They help soils improve their capacity to hold more moisture and water infiltration improves. That can minimize cash crop loss due to stress….
Beehives in Unexpected Places
…honey for executive chef Jon Farace to use in one-of-a-kind dishes served in the hotel’s restaurant. About the author: Jodi Helmer is a North Carolina-based writer covering food and farming…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Nectarine Sorbet
…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,…
Pesticide Information for Schools Pilot Project
…pilot project which will create a model program focused on enhancing protections when agricultural pesticides are used near schools. The pilot project, which is the first of its kind in…
Dollar General Buys Walmart Express Locations
…small-format Express stores while preparing to open more Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets in 2017. Image: Indianapolis – Circa June 2016: Dollar General Retail Location. Dollar General is a Small-Box Discount…