USDA’s Census of Horticulture takes a look at who grows the nursery plants and specialty crops we buy, grow, and use, and where. Rod Bain reports. What Does Horticulture In…
Growing Organic, Conventional and GMO on the Same Farm
…I know there’s immense safety in growing GMO crops. Farmers need to do a better job getting our message out.” Don points out that growing organic tomatoes is more complicated…
Climate Change and Diet
…associated with U.S. food consumption patterns. Eating lettuce is more harmful to the environment than eating bacon. “Eating lettuce is over three times worse in greenhouse gas emissions than eating…
The California Kitchen: Sautéed Green Bean Almandine
…California Kitchen: Sautéed Green Bean Almandine 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…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine In Stanislaus County Includes Portion of Merced County
…until it dies. In California, HLB has only been detected in 2012 and 2015 on residential properties in Los Angeles County. This plant disease does not affect human health. Residents…
Cultivate California Program Debuts with Website and Social Media
…commodity organizations and cooperatives. A list of supporters is included on the Cultivate California website. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation on the AgAlert website….
Agri View: South American Leaf Miner
…Tuta absoluta. Various active substances can be applied in combination with bio-rational control tactics. Images: Permission to use the images (Tuta absoluta larva and pupa.) given by Shakir Al-Zaidi, tutaabsoluta.com….
Andy Grammer Teams with Feeding America
…visit Andy’s Set the Table page: help.feedingamerica.org/goto/andygrammer For more information on Andy Grammer please visit: www.andygrammer.com www.facebook.com/andygrammer www.twitter.com/andygrammer www.instagram.com/andygrammer www.youtube.com/andygrammer Image: Singer-songwriter Andy Grammer attends Feeding America Hosts Bi-Coastal Celebrity…
Agri View: Smart Phones
…(application) for everything these days—perhaps because mobile phone use is becoming increasingly global. USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) soil scientist Jeff Herrick and colleagues have jumped on that trend in…
Almond Board: AIM Initiatives
…frog” toward the sustainable farmof the future. It will consider each component of almond farming, from land preparation and varietal development, to equipment and processing. – See more at: http://www.almonds.com/blog/about-almond-board/almond-industry-launches-strategic-plan-accelerate-innovation-and#sthash.GlUZDmUB.dpuf…
Land O’Lakes – GENYOUth Team Up
…about GENYOUth partnership, volunteer and donation opportunities at http://www.genyouthfoundation.org. About Land O’Lakes Inc. Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of America’s premier agribusiness and food companies, is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading…
FDA Requests Comments on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling
…is committed to providing the public with more time to submit comments. The FDA will thoroughly review all public comments and information submitted before determining its next steps. For more…
Agri View: Apples
Everett Griner talks about picking your favorite apples in today’s Agri View. Apples, A Wide Choice From Eating Well.com/apple buyers guide Sweet, tangy, juicy and flavorful, the apple is nature’s…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Parsnip Red Whipped Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing roasted parsnip red whipped potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 oz. Red Potatoes 2 oz….