…2 million pounds of leafy greens, including kale, arugula and romaine lettuce. The company is call Aerofarms, and they are specialists in indoor growing. They’ve been doing it on a…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine 2016 Update
…state is 53,087 square miles. The quarantine maps for all counties are available online at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp-maps. Please check this link for future quarantine expansions in these counties. Quarantines in new…
USDA to Measure the Financial Health of American Farms
…be identified. NASS will publish the economic data gathered in ARMS in the annual Farm Production Expenditures report on August 4, 2016. All NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov….
Peanut Butter and Caffeine
…off to STEEM Peanut Butter Inc. in Greenfield, MA, requesting more information about the manufacturer’s use of caffeine in peanut butter. The agency noted that it is “concerned about the…
Agri View: Water Management
…and salt-leaching requirements for a given crop, location, and irrigation system. Which estimate to use and how to use it are important in clarifying discussions of water use and policy….
Farm Bureau Delegates Chart a Course for 2016
…and served as president of the Georgia Farm Bureau for 9 years. Duvall has held numerous leadership positions in Farm Bureau and his local community. He is the 12th president…
The California Kitchen: Broccoli Tempura with Burnt Sugar Soy Glaze
…from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Broccoli Tempura with Burnt Sugar Soy Glaze For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
Transparency Key to Building Consumer Trust
…the fuel for discovery. It’s not personal. “Embrace skepticism as a chance to engage,” Arnot said. Third, transparency is no longer optional for farmers and ranchers. It’s up to farmers…
Newly Identified Enzyme May Be the Culprit in Pierce’s Disease Grapevine Damage
…disease is transmitted from vine to vine by small, winged insects called sharpshooters. Pierce’s disease is established in Northern California, where it is transmitted by the blue-green sharpshooter, which lives…
Citrus Crop Forecast Has Slight Changes for California
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS (National Agricultural Statistics Service), Washington, D.C. released the January citrus crop forecast reflecting a slight drop in California non-Valencia oranges with a slight increase in Valencia oranges….
Truth Matters to Consumers
…consumers. It’s true for most of our animals, but it’s not the complete truth, and it doesn’t accurately portray what it takes to keep our entire herd healthy and safe….
Stallman Ready to Pass the Gavel – #AFBF16
…farm—or cut trees, or build homes, or otherwise use the land for any productive, economic activity—then this is not the Land of Liberty,” Stallman told attendees. “It is not the…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Jalapeno Aioli
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Jalapeno Aioli For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com…
USDA Awards $3 Million for Robotics Research
…to be investigated include: Automated systems for inspection, sorting, processing, or handling of animal or plant products (including forest products) in post-harvest, processing or product distribution environments. Improved robotics for…