The number of farm wives that work off the farm is still growing. Despite government programs, today farmers financially, the average farmer still has a hard time putting a lot…
Particle Size Does Matter
The key to disease control with copper is coverage: the more uniformly and completely leaf surfaces are covered, the better the performance. Nufarm’s Copper Champs contain more precisely-sized particles, and…
New Labeling Allows Romaine Lettuce Back on Shelves
…and central California does not appear to be related to the current outbreak. Hydroponically- and greenhouse-grown romaine also does not appear to be related to the current outbreak. There is…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…for fighting,’ but President Trump, Secretary Perdue and I are trying to make that obsolete. We all share a commitment to storing and delivering water for farmers, families and commercial…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-27-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for AgNet West Radio Network. Sponsored Content Let’s…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…up to $25,000 a year towards qualified educational loans of eligible veterinarians. In exchange for the loan assistance, recipients make a three-year commitment to work in areas identified by USDA…
California Economic Summit Looks to Elevate Rural California
The California Economic Summit is undertaking efforts to help increase opportunities in rural areas of the state. The network of leaders from the public, private, and civic sectors are coordinating…
Agri View: BFTP-We Have the Right Soil, and Climate to Grow Anything
Everett Griner talks about the United States having the right soil, and climate, to grow anything in today’s Agri View. Everett ponders the question…why we don’t grow certain crops here?…
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
…doesn’t make it clear where the product was grown. If you look at a package of lettuce, it’s most likely going to have the address of the company on the…
Cost of Raising Backyard Chickens
…how much it will cost you to raise backyard chickens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cost of Raising Backyard Chickens Dreams of having your farm fresh eggs…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-26-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for AgNet West Radio Network. Sponsored Content Let’s…
NRCS Takes Individual Approach to Sustainability Projects
…fertilizer you’re putting on to a particular field, also having workshops related to irrigation water management and just how much nitrogen comes in through your irrigation water, doing soil testing…
Agri View: BFTP-Butcher Shop a Thing of the Past
Do you remember when you could walk into your local butcher shop and order a cut of meat just the way you wanted it? Maybe you needed a bit of…
Zoned for Backyard Chickens
…get a copy or you can purchase it. Just a fair warning, just because some people in your neighborhood are raising chickens, doesn’t mean you can too. Go to the…