…out more at WGA.com. Listen to episode 2 of 2 of the “On the Farm” episode with Neill Callis of Turlock Fruit Company and Walt Duflock of Western Growers. In…
Producers Have Until July 23 to Apply for CRP General
…nation’s working lands.” CRP supports producers and landowners in establishing long-term, resource-conserving plant species. Approved grasses and trees help to improve water quality, control soil erosion, and bolster wildlife habitats….
Almond Update: Resources from Industry Roadshow Still Available
…an email with their mailing address to fieldoutreach@almondboard.com. Listen to Devol’s full interview. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
How to Use and Plant the Beneficial Weed Goosegrass
How to use and plant a beneficial weed. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Goosegrass-Pinterest image Goosegrass is a weed with many names. Such as cleavers, grip grass, catchweed,…
MSOB: Beneficial Bacterium Helps Grapevines Fight Pierce’s Disease
A beneficial bacterium, Paraburkholderia phytofirmans, is proving to be a valuable biological approach to combatting Pierce’s disease. Researchers have been working with the bacterium for quite some time. In greenhouse…
Making Plans for Heat Illness Prevention as Temperatures Rise
…work in these conditions and working long hours in the blistering sun. Therefore, it is essential to have proper training and knowledge on what heat illness is and what it…
Opposing AB 616: Farm Bureau Supports Secret Ballot for Union Voting
…approach. “What AB 616 does is to take away an agricultural employee’s right to have a supervised, secret ballot election to decide whether or not they want to be represented…
Health Bite: Eating for Better Mental Health
…the release of hormones during digestion. Less nutrient dense foods or “empty calories” along with dyes, chemicals, and preservatives can cause inflammation in the body. That makes us feel stressed,…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…Better investments also take a targeted approach to the meat sector. USDA will work to increase transparency and competition in livestock markets and meat processing. As emphasis is being placed…
How to Deadhead Roses to Keep Them Blooming
…want to clean them up based on how they look. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. How to Deadhead Roses to Keep Them Blooming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9il4CCLaN5k Deadheading…
VofV: Getting Ag Technology Across The Finish Line
…out more at WGA.com. Hear episode 1 of 2 of the “On the Farm” episode with Neill Callis of Turlock Fruit Company and Walt Duflock of Western Growers. In this…
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
Industry members are being sought for a grower trial looking at a means for combatting aflatoxins in almond orchards. Grower-collaborators will be provided instructions for participation and will be reimbursed…
Best Type of Hay to Buy Depends on the Animals Being Fed
The best type of hay to buy depending on the animals your feeding. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Animals can tolerate different types of hay. For example, Cattle…
MSOB: Delivering Biological Materials Through Bee Vectoring
…more commercially available. In the latest Making Sense of Biologicals episode, Dara said that the process itself is rather simple and can be quite effective. “[The bees] walk through this…