New labeling to get romaine lettuce back on store shelves should help in the future if outbreaks occur. The Center for Disease Control now recommends that romaine lettuce grown outside…
Bayer to Sell Animal Health Unit
…years ago, he announced plans for the unit were to either continue development through partnerships and acquisitions or consider a public offering or complete sale of the unit. The company…
Recent Iran Production Helping California Pistachios
…Richard Matoian said since then, yields and exports have increased, and California’s major competitor has aided that. Matoian also said that weather has hit the Iranian industry hard and could…
Invasive and Nuisance Shrubs
…species. Blossoming Common mullein (Verbascum thapsus) Common Mullein are small tightly packed rosettes and when the plant bolts the shoot produces yellow flowers. It’s hardy medicinal plant useful for treating…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…nine coproducts-focused research projects totaling $1.2 million with applications spanning from in-orchard utilization to value-added uses. “We enjoy working with the almond community because their goals align with ours. The…
Secretary Perdue announces new OneUSDA Internship Program
…Federal opportunities to students currently enrolled in qualifying educational programs or institutions, with a comprehensive developmental program intended to provide students with experience in a dynamic work environment that will…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-04-18
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 CIR…
We won this battle, but the war still rages
Steve Scaroni of Fresh Harvest
Invasive Trees to Avoid Planting
…she continues with invasive trees you’ll want to avoid planting in your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Invasive Trees to Avoid Planting A European Maple tree,…
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…community development in Virginia. He then served as Virginia’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services from 2010 to 2013. More recently, Lohr worked as Knowledge Center Director for Farm Credit…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-03-18
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 CIR…
Specialty and Exotic Produce Delivery Possible with New Sysco Partnership
The Sysco Corporation, will now be offering next-day delivery of specialty and exotic produce items throughout the country, thanks to a recently announced partnership. The company’s e-Commerce platform, Supplies on…
Edible Plants that Become Invasive
…plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Edible Plants that Become Invasive There are so many great edible plants to have in your garden. But if you don’t…
BEE Where Website Helps Growers
…lets agricultural commissioners issue civil penalties when a beekeeper does not register or does not provide notification of movement of bees. According to a news release from CCM, knowing where…