…licenses with pharmaceutical companies to develop the vaccines. A commercial vaccine for the ASF virus will be an important part of controlling ASF in outbreak areas. All U.S. vaccine candidates…
Growing Pineapple No Matter Where You Live
…subtropical region to grow Pineapple. It’s one of the few tropical plants that grow well indoors and in containers. Of course, the best results come from growing them outdoors in…
American Bumblebees Could be Listed as Endangered
…the species’ decline has resulted from multiple concurrent threats, including habitat loss, pesticides, disease, climate change, and competition from non-native honeybees. The organization says Pesticide use, especially the widespread use…
Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
…if it’s taken offsite for another beneficial use like mulching or composting. If you’re an operation of less than 100 acres, there is an additional $100 per acre for either…
The California Kitchen: Gorgonzola Shishitos
…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…
VofV: Rise of the City Bee -Building Urban Bee Farms
…out more at WGA.com. Detroit Hives has one goal: transforming vacant lots in Detroit into urban bee farms. In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Detroit Hives’ founders Timothy…
Climate Neutral: Getting Beef and Dairy There by 2050
…Mitloehner explained. “Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and that’s really true. But it’s also a very short-lived greenhouse gas. I call it the ‘fast and furious.’ It only has…
USDA Takes Steps to Build More Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems
…comprehensive and effective school feeding programs worldwide. The United States, led by USDA, is also supporting the global Food is Never Waste Coalition, and reaffirming its commitment to reducing food…
Funding Available for Developing More Sustainable Pest Management Tools
…to safer and sustainable pest management. The increased funding is being made possible through the latest state budget. DPR has invested more than $13 million to fund 71 projects within…
Best and Worst Companions for Your Guava Crop
…and gives it a rotting appearance. Once your individual fruit is infected, it’s a lost cause. Remove it and also remove all dropped foliage. And, Anthracnose – a fungal disease…
Almond Update: ALP Golf Tournament Back to Support Ag Education
…round of golf for a good cause. “Anybody who wants to golf and have a good time is more than welcome to come out and play. This is not an…
Caring for Your Guava Tree Once You Get it in Soil
How to care for your guava tree once you get it in soil. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Akhmad Bayuri from Pixabay If you have…
‘No’ to Immigration Reform – Ag Labor in Limbo?
…potential pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants. Democrats had wanted to provide those green cards for four groups of immigrants, including “Dreamers,” temporary protected status holders, agricultural workers, and…
Use of H-2A Program More Than Triples Between 2010 and 2019
…increase from 79,000 back in 2010. The report also notes that individual farm businesses may be dealing with increasing local labor challenges, which is increasing reliance on FLCs to help…