…Agriculture’s (NIFA) Sustainable Agricultural Systems program. The investment is designed to help improve resiliency in the food supply chain and enhance the climate-smart food and agricultural system. “USDA is tackling…
Armed to Farm California Virtual Workshop Series Begins October 12
…and will provide information on several important aspects of getting started in the farming business. The October 12 workshop will focus on recordkeeping, with a discussion on why it is…
VofV: Building Autonomous Farm Tractors…and Totally Winning
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Health Bite: Fall Season Vegetables
…in the summer and harvested in the fall. Because of its tough skin, it’s hearty enough to keep in your pantry for several months. Roasted butternut squash is one of…
District Court Allows R-CALF Lawsuit to Proceed
The U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., ruled a lawsuit brought by independent ranchers who say the Beef Checkoff Program threatens their livelihood can go forward. The court’s opinion denied…
Caring for Your Homegrown Pineapple Plant
…watering can to apply it to the soil. You don’t want to use concentrated fertilizers because they will burn your plant. If you did happen to plant outdoors in the…
USDA Announces ASF Vaccine Candidate
…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…