…they’ll keep producing fruit year after year. Raspberries come in three common colors: red, black, and yellow. In general, red raspberries are stronger, hardier, and more productive than the black…
VofV: Inside the Brave New World of Pest Management
…out more at WGA.com. With all the mounting issues surrounding pest management (increasing restrictions, buyer pressure to stop using products, ineffectiveness of certain chemicals), how do you protect soil and…
The California Kitchen: Engagement Meatloaf Untamed
…Meatloaf Untamed 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, and Apple TV Follow…
Blong Xiong to Lead USDA’s Farm Service Agency in California
…very active in issues that span education, economic development, health, and equitable access to resources, and has sat on statewide commissions, the Asian Pacific Islander Commission, the California Volunteer Commission,…
Secretary of Transportation on HOS Regulations for Livestock Haulers
…they had extended the waiver for commercial truckers from the Federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulation until Feb. 28, 2022. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in March 2020 the FMCSA…
Broccoli Plant Problems that Could Threaten Your Harvest
…the crop and load flatbed trucks, directly in the fields, ready for worldwide shipping. (Editorial credit: David Litman / Shutterstock.com) There are two primary types of problems you may encounter…
MSOB: Understanding Bacillus-Based Products and Grower Needs
…and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and biological IPM programs, visit MarroneBio.com….
The California Kitchen: Gluten-free Dumplings
…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, and Apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook,…
VofV: How to Make Tech Adoption Go from Revolution to Evolution
…an opportunity to thrive. Francisco Jardim, founding partner at SP Ventures (Latin America’s largest agtech venture firm), explains how investment in biologicals, agriculture financing (aka AgFinTech) and e-commerce platforms has…
USDA Outlines Long-Term Strategy for Addressing Wildfire Crisis
…threatens millions of acres and numerous communities across the United States. The Forest Service will work with other federal agencies, including the Department of the Interior, and with Tribes, states,…
Trade War Impacts Documented in Recent USDA Report
…2018 and 2019 due to retaliatory tariffs imposed by Canada, China, the EU, India, Mexico, and Turkey. While tariffs from each country had an impact, losses that resulted were most…
Produce That Can Be Stored in a Root Cellar
…ideal environment for crops like potatoes, winter squashes, and rutabagas, it’s also the perfect place to stash some of your favorite fruits, too. Such as apples, pears, tomatoes, tomatillos, grapes,…
FDA Holding Public Meetings on Proposed Changes to Produce Safety Rule
…(FSMA). The proposed rule, “Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural Water,” falls under the purview of the Produce Safety Rule…
Soak or Not Soak Seeds Before Planting is the Question
…from a good soaking include: corn, pumpkin, beans, chard, beets, and peas. The seeds you shouldn’t soak include: carrots, lettuce, radish, celery, turnips, and spinach. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This…