The Senate Ag Committee hosted a farm bill listening session on Friday in Michigan, the home of Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow. Michigan’s agriculture is similar to California’s, in…
House Ag Committee Hearing on SNAP Benefits
…statement to discuss the importance of the program. “SNAP is one of the most impactful programs that we work on in this committee. It is the nation’s largest anti-hunger program….
MSOB: Using Heat-Killed Bacterium Against NOW
…material is based on the spent fermentation solids of heat-killed Burkholderia rinojensis strain A396. Containing no living compounds which could interfere with other live biologicals, the material causes feeding interference…
Food Inflation Surpasses Expectations with Further Increases Likely on the Way
Photo by Michael Burrows on Pexels.com The latest Food Price Outlook from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) highlights the largest inflation rate in grocery prices in more than 10…
The California Kitchen: Spicy Asparagus Steak
…with Steamed Rice Listen to Albert prepare Spicy Asparagus Steak below. The California Kitchen: Spicy Asparagus Steak For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking…
Almond Update: Every Vote is Important in ABC Election
…independent handler position, as well as alternate seats for the positions. Ballots and instructions have been sent out to independent growers and handlers. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor…
Boosting the Nutritional Bounty of Carrots and Onions
…compounds in germplasm collections of onion and carrot so that they can be passed into elite commercial varieties, benefiting farmers in the field and consumers at the dinner table. …
Almond Matters: Staying in Front of Ant Problems
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, ant problems can create significant issues for producers come harvest time. Ant infestations can result in substantial damage to the nuts…
Feral Swine in America: USDA-APHIS Goes to Georgia
…to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Feral Swine in America USDA-APHIS Goes to Georgia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh0NS6afMfo This video series shows the stories of farmers, ranchers, and others impacted…
VofV: Agtech’s Role in Combating Climate Change
…out more at WGA.com. Sarah Nolet, Co-Founder and General Partner at Sydney, Australia-based VC firm Tenacious Ventures, focuses on investing in early-stage agtech startups with an eye towards how they…
Agronomic Minute: Combatting Orchard Pests
…helpful tool for growers dealing with lepidopteran pests. “It provides consistent insect control and is an excellent fit for IPM programs because its pollinator and beneficial friendly,” said Driver. Some…
Emphasizing the Need to Call 811 before Digging
…by calling 811 to have underground utilities located and marked, work is completed without damage 99% of the time. Landowners are encouraged to visit FarmSafe811.org for more resources and information….
USDA Makes Earth Day Investment of Nearly $800 Million in Climate-Smart Infrastructure
…rural communities to ensure people have equitable access to critical resources and to combat the climate crisis. Investments in these communities will make an impact for generations to come. For…
It’s Earth Day: Anniversary of the Birth of the Modern Environmental Movement
…worldwide, all year long. Learn more about Earth Day 2022 and what can be done at earthday.org. It’s Earth Day: Anniversary of the Birth of the Modern Environmental Movement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL31i1cu22U…