…scores of disaster preparedness, educational seminars, programs, and resources,” said Cate Conniff, Communications Manager for Napa Valley Vintners. “So, we have a very strong foundation of dealing with issues related…
Almond Update: Aflatoxin Session Highlights Sorting Technologies
Aflatoxins are an increasing topic in the almond industry over the last couple of years and will be the subject of an educational session at this year’s Almond Conference. Almond Board…
Utilizing the Three-Sisters Planting Method
…planting. Watch our video to learn all about it! Organic gardening, homesteading, farming, lifestyle & how-to videos from Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRLANoPbs1o Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
Livestock Groups Call Attention to Judicial Activism in Sage Grouse Case
…research has demonstrated that grazing is not only compatible with healthy sage grouse populations, it is a critical tool in the prevention of wildfire, which is the primary threat to…
Co-creation A Key Factor for Agtech Development
…in which technology may be able to alleviate challenges. Those types of interactions can facilitate a more precise focus for technology companies to work on addressing what growers in the…
Preventing Horn Growth in Dairy Cows Through Genome Editing
…the genome of a dairy bull can produce healthy offspring that do not grow horns. “We’ve been working with some bulls that were produced by a Minnesota based company called…
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
…leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA is committed to partnering with rural communities to help them improve their infrastructure, because when rural America thrives, all of America…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-16-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the citrus industry’s funding opportunities to fight deadly diseases,…
Advancing Food Safety Through Technology
…earlier this year, the agency will continually be evaluating new and emerging technologies which can help advance food safety measures. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response, Frank Yiannas…
How to Rid Your Garden of Potato Bugs
…garden of Potato Bugs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to Rid Your Garden of Potato Bugs Potato bugs are a common pest in garden beds. Colorado…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: The Power of Data Through the Supply Chain
…HarvestPort.com. For 15+ years, rfxcel has been a leader in track and trace solutions for the life science and pharmaceutical industries. The company is now looking to transform its highly…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
…the 2018 crop. Producers who had 2018 covered commodities enrolled in ARC-CO can visit www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc for payment rates applicable to their county and each covered commodity. For farms and covered commodities enrolled…
NIFA Grant Helps Guide Future Organic Research
…‘A National Agenda for Organic and Transitioning Research’ that was submitted through the competitive grant process. “OFRF is committed to advancing the research needed to meet the current challenges of…
World Cotton Day Highlights Global Importance of the Commodity
…for sustainability in the cotton sector, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu noted how valuable the commodity is for developing economies. “Cotton represents so much more than just a commodity: It is…