Cathy Isom has covered a lot of plants for your garden. Today, she has a few reasons why you should be growing catnip for your furry friends. That’s coming up…
Central Valley Dairy Biogas Facility to be Largest in U.S.
…end of the year. Calgren Dairy Fuels recently completed the renewable natural gas facility which will collect manure from four local dairy farms and process it using an anaerobic digestor. …
New Agreement Reached for Mexican Tomatoes
…for specialty tomatoes under the new agreement, as well as charge 40 percent more for organic tomatoes compared to conventional. The draft agreement also permits the Commerce Department to audit…
Perdue on New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…“I want to thank my colleagues at the U.S. Department of Commerce for working diligently to reach a mutually beneficial agreement for tomato growers in both the U.S. and Mexico….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade, resources for almond growers to meet dust sustainability…
Almond Update: Resources to Meet Dust Sustainability Goals
…Industry Relations and Communications Jenny Nicolau is managing a project that’s creating four videos for growers to help them meet that dust reduction goal. Listen to Nicolau’s full interview. Almond…
Overall Impact of USMCA and the Need for Ratification
…the U.S. Dairy Export Council, Tom Vilsack also pointed to the substantial impact the trade agreement will have during his recent testimony to the Senate Finance Committee. “The ratification of…
Wasps are Beneficial Insects for Your Garden
No one likes to have them around their homestead, or farm. Cathy Isom discusses how wasps are beneficial in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Wasps…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
…for agricultural production in some instances, although more work will be required to better emphasize their beneficial qualities. “It’s definitely more of a counterintuitive perspective. I think most people and…
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…and avoids the need for antidumping duties,” Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross said. The draft suspension agreement has enforcement provisions that completely eliminate the injurious effects of Mexican tomatoes, as…
Analyzing Genomes to Improve Disease Control in Poultry
(USDA/ARS) — Marek’s disease—a highly contagious viral disease caused by a herpesvirus—is a constant threat to poultry worldwide. It is also one of the most preventable diseases with vaccination. However,…
The California Kitchen: Simple Vegetarian Pinto Beans
…Beans 1.5 Qts Vegetable Stock 1 Whole Onion 2 each Whole Celery Stalks 2 Carrots Simple Vegetarian Pinto Beans For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
Nearly Half of California Dairies Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), roughly 47 percent of eligible producers in California have signed up for the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program with estimated payments…
Report Demonstrates Strong Fresh Produce Sales for Q2
…and sales trends for the top ten fruit and vegetable commodities. The quarterly report also takes into account organic, value-added, and other produce categories. “At a time when the total…