…sometimes be tricky. Just because it’s a fruit, doesn’t always mean it’s 100-percent healthy for us. The biggest drawback to fruit is their high natural sugar content, though there are…
Safe Trade Allowed to Continue in the Event African Swine Fever
United States Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), Dr. Jack Shere working in collaboration with the Canada’s CVO, Dr. Jaspinder Komal, issued the following statement: We are pleased to announce that the…
Tricolored Blackbirds Part of Dairy’s Conservation Story
…once the birds leave. “Does it cover all of the costs? Absolutely not,” Jonkman said. “However, we made that decision at the snap of a finger…It doesn’t have to be…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman, sitting in for Danielle Leal. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Reviewing the State of the Dairy Economy
The improvements to the dairy safety net are going to be implemented at a critical time for the industry. The enhancements made to essential dairy programs were included as part…
High Protein Grain You Can Grow in Your Garden
…your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. High Protein Grain You Can Grow in Your Garden Quinoa flakes Quinoa is a pseudo-grain that is high in protein…
Conservation Reserve Program Sign Ups Begin in June
…continues to work toward full implementation of the program. Last fall, when the 2014 Farm Bill authority expired, continuous CRP signup applications were no longer accepted by FSA. The continuous…
New Agricultural Video Series to Train the Next Generation Debuts
…“It is, dare I say, comprehensive, and it is systems oriented, I think. And many of the farmer people who are showcased in the video series themselves will talk about…
NRCS Accepting Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…Matthew Lohr said in a news release. “The addition of On-Farm Trials and the Soil Health Demo Trial provide us with expanded opportunities to work with partners to encourage the…
“Beef Cattle Industry Has Great Story to Tell” On Climate
…(NCBA), Kansas cattle producer Debbie Lyons-Blythe delivered a clear message at a U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on climate change. “The U.S. cattle industry is proud of its history as…
Western View: Another Water Rights Grab
…is now investing heavily in California land – but not for their own use. Working with a small private company, it looks like the college is profiting from manipulation of…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-21-19
…recharge to make a significant impact. Also, a tragic accident serves as a reminder for employers to think about employees working alone. And metal tariffs on Mexico and Japan have…
Accident Spurs Lone Worker Protocol Thoughts
…a lone-worker was likely part of it. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said at around 8 p.m., the victim’s daughter noticed her father had not come home from work yet. She…
Herb that Makes Excellent Ground Cover
…grow in clusters over the plant. Not only does it make a great culinary herb, but it also works as a beautiful outdoor ground cover throughout the summer. Marjoram comes…