…America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. Since 2009, NIFA has invested in and advanced innovative and transformative initiatives to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA’s…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
…the Sage Grouse Initiative, Lesser Prairie-Chicken Initiative, Longleaf Pine Initiative and Ogallala Aquifer Initiative. Funding is available for more than 100 kinds of enhancements nationwide to help participants: Improve soil…
Hortau Secures $10 Million Investment to Further Growth in North America
…North America. The investment is the third major round of financing in the past 20 months for Hortau, establishing itself as a proven leader in precision irrigation management for agriculture….
Superbowl: Food Safety
Some ways to prevent food borne illness from intercepting your plans to throw the best Superbowl party ever. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This Land of Ours…
Almond Board: Almond Spraying During Wet Years
…Bloom Sprays Treating almond orchards for bloom-time pests, particularly diseases, is important, and fungicide applications are needed in many growing situations. Nevertheless, it is important to minimize exposure of bees…
HM. Clause, Limagrain, Acquire California-based Genica Research Corp.
…farmers, Limagrain is the 4th largest seed company in the world, and the only leading seed company that is not also a chemical company. For more information, please visit http://www.hmclause.com…
Agri View: Peanut Crop
…in the European Union and others. National Peanut Board Sources: http://www.agmrc.org/commodities__products/nuts/peanut-profile/ www.soyatech.com/peanut_facts.htm http://www.peanutsusa.com/MainMenu/About-Peanuts/Peanut-History/US-Peanut-Supply.html http://www.peanutsusa.com/MainMenu/About-Peanuts/Peanut-History/Export-Peanut-Market.html http://msucares.com/news/print/agnews/an13/20130207_peanutmtg_phillips_scs.html From YouTube Murray Farms 2015 Peanut Harvest Video series by Terry Presnal This is a…
The California Kitchen: Southwestern Enchilada Chicken
…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, Linkedin: Albert…
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
…to just fungicides, avoiding tank-mixing with insecticides. The exception is the insecticide B.t. (Bacillus thuringiensis). B.t. is documented to be safe for both adult and immature (brood) bees. Application of…
Wetter Winter Helps Ranchers Offset Lower Prices
…increased sales at the retail level. It’ll just have to come at a cheaper price.” Though U.S. exports slowed in 2015 because the stronger dollar made American products, including beef,…
Sagebrush Rebellion pt. 3
In this week’s western view, Len Wilcox tells us more about the protests happening in Oregon. Sagebrush Rebellion pt. 3 The protest in Oregon is playing itself out, in sadly…
Agri View: Pecan Crop
…studying up. I ask Mike Adams if there’s a word in any of India’s languages for pecan. “If there is,” he says, “this Texan doesn’t know it.” Pecan harvesting Video…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Tomato Bisque
…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, Linkedin: Albert J….
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2016
…among the most pressing issues in agriculture. Although presented as a water issue, the measure in fact would unlawfully regulate land in violation of the Clean Water Act itself. The…