…for consumption. The GFF substantially limits agricultural production in countries such as Pakistan, India and Thailand. Further information about this invasive species is available online at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/pdep/target_pest_disease_profiles/guava_fruit_fly_profile. The most common…
Almond Update: Using Strategic Deficit Irrigation
…apply SDI. Doll says SDI is a beneficial method in many situations, but there are cases when it should not be used. He says if the trees are already under…
The California Kitchen: Pineapple Glazed Rack of Lamb
…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…
American Farm Bureau Federation on EPA’s Final WOTUS Rule
…period. Based on EPA’s aggressive advocacy campaign in support of its original proposed rule—and the agency’s numerous misstatements about the content and impact of that proposal—we find little comfort in…
EPA Finalizes Proposed ‘Waters of the US’ Rule
…called the concerns of cattlemen “ludicrous.” This doesn’t sound like an agency interested in rural America at all. It’s an agency with an agenda. In fact, the EPA used maps…
The Western View: Label for GMO Foods
…nightmare for food producers – compliance would be difficult, if not impossible, and could stifle future development of GMO crops. And with local mandates, the risk of scary, inaccurate food…
The California Kitchen: Caribbean Pineapple Chutney
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen:Caribbean Pineapple Chutney 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,…
Water Board Says More Rights Will be Curtailed Soon
…posted online at www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/drought/water_availability.shtml. This story was written by Kate Campbell and used with permission. Kate Campbell is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at kcampbell@cfbf.com….
USDA Seeks Input from Growers About 2015 Crops, Stocks, Inventories, and Values
…for farmers and ranchers, but the information they provide is essential to everyone involved in U.S. agriculture. I urge them to respond to these surveys and thank them for their…
DPR 2013 Air Monitoring Shows Most Pesticides Well Below Health Screening Levels
…Californians as pesticides are used to grow food for the nation.” said Brian Leahy, Director of DPR. It is a useful tool which gives us real life data about the…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Socially-Disadvantaged Producers
…rates of 20 percent or higher. All grants are awarded through a national competition. The program is making a difference in many rural areas. For example, in 2013, the Southern…
Nurseries Using Labor Saving Drones
…technique. Making Drones Easy To Use Grinnell says it was important for them to make the robot as useful as possible, and that meant limiting downtime. Another important aspect to…
S&W Seed Company to Participate in the 2015 World Seed Congress
…contracts. For more information on the International Seed Federation 2015 World Seed Congress, please visit www.worldseedcongress2015.com. For more information on the International Seed Federation, please visit, www.worldseed.org. About S&W Seed…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review May 22
…of USDA Week In Review, jobs for grads in ag, addressing rural poverty, and farmers markets in low income areas. For more information go to: www.usda.gov http://nifa.usda.gov/ www.usda.rd.gov www.usda.ams.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…