…requires a combination of elements, including warmth, light, oxygen, and moisture. You can be creative when it comes to the containers that you select. People use plastic containers, seed trays,…
Gene Editing in Organic Production?
…discussion to consider whether it is appropriate for some of these new technologies that include gene editing to be eligible to be used to enhance organic production.” The comments seem…
AgSharks Competition Back for Another Year
…can apply at www.wga.com/agsharks2019. Applications close on Friday, September 6, 2019. “For three years, Western Growers has come together with S2G to provide this unique opportunity for startups to receive…
Importance of USMCA for American Dairy Producers
Lawmakers recently heard from several agricultural industry members about the reasons that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) needs to be ratified quickly. President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council,…
What You Can Do to Revive Tired Old Plants
Cathy Isom lets you know why, as well as how, to revive tired old plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. What You Can Do to Revive Tired…
China Suspends Purchases of American Agricultural Products
China will no longer be accepting any more agricultural products from the United States after the Chinese government asked state-owned companies to halt any further purchases of American agricultural imports. …
Making Your Own Fermented Pickles
…by Farmhouse on Boone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jirhT4TET_I Well, if your garden overfloweth with cucumbers and/or you want to start incorporating more fermented vegetables into your diet, I think you will love this…
Secretary Perdue Statement on U.S. and E.U. Beef Agreement
…desire high quality products, and I have no doubt that when given the opportunity to purchase U.S. products we will see more Europeans choose to buy American. America’s farmers and…
Easy Way to Rid Your Plants of Spider Mites
…I’m Cathy Isom… How to eliminate Mites – IPM Protocal #4 video by: Monster Gardens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP9iNEvspBg Best Integrated Pest Management protocol – currently used in Commercial Indoor, Greenhouse and Outdoor…
More Tariffs Coming Despite Trade Talks Progressing with China
President Donald Trump announced that more tariffs will be coming on Chinese imports beginning September 1. The intention is a tariff increase of 10 percent which will affect $300 billion…
Successful 2019 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting Wraps Up in Colorado
…priorities for years to come.” NCBA’s policy committees met throughout the week to refine positions on public policy issues like international trade, access to public lands, dietary guidelines, and the…
Optimism in Avoiding Another Government Shutdown in the Fall
…to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement,” Langley noted, “and try to get that through both the House and Senate in September-October, before the end of this year.” Listen to the report below….
Study Shows Premium in Cattle from BQA Certified Producers
…to understand the different attributes that cattle buyers are looking for to meet end user requirements.” For more information on the study or to complete online BQA training, go to…
The Western View: Fishy Business About Bumblebees
…don’t need help – science says they do, and we need to do our best to insure the survival of the species. The shame comes from twisting the law from what…