…January of 2019. Early talk about the new regulation included several points of contention including the type of work, employee clothing, and overall temperature. AgSafe’s Assistant Director of Education Anna…
Agri View: BFTP-Bats, One of Farmer’s Best Friends
Bats are just creepy creatures to most people. Everett Griner talks about how bats are one of farmer’s best friend in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Bats, One of Farmers Best Friends…
Cell-Cultured Meat Products to Be Regulated by Both USDA and FDA
…development of cultured food products, the public comment period has been extended through December 26, 2018. “The Agencies are actively refining the technical details of the framework, including robust collaboration…
One of the Most Popular Chicken Breeds
…maternal capabilities. Orpingtons also make for wonderful pets and companions for children because of their gentle nature. They’re rather large in comparison to other breeds – averaging about 7 lbs…
Manage the Forest to Control Wildfires
…a natural cycle at work here. Nature knows that the annual growth of grasses and chaparral must be removed, one way or another. We can use grazing or we can…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-19-18
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…
Severity of NOW Issue Expressed
…were working for the pile and they don’t eat almonds; they eat insects. So moths were coming out of that pile that the birds were going after them.” Machado said…
Getting the Needs of ‘Commercial Organic’ Operations Heard on a National Level
…The diversity of organic farming operations can complicate matters when it comes to addressing specific industry concerns. “I call it ‘commercial organic’ agriculture. We’re not hobby farmers, we grow large…
Increase in Pesticide Use Shouldn’t Be Surprising
UC Cooperative Extension Pomology Advisor David Doll started a recent presentation with slides showing increasing pesticide data. With increasing organic acreage and a more significant push for integrated pest management…
Agri View: BFTP-Agriculture Training in Our Schools
Agriculture training in our high schools is changing. Everett Griner talks about how beneficial it is to start this training as a high school student in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Agricultural…
NPPC Testifies In Support Of USMCA
…at a hearing on the trade deal held by the International Trade Commission (ITC). The Trump administration recently concluded renegotiations with Canada and Mexico on a modernized North American Free…
Valuable Rancher Recordkeeping Tool from NCBA Available for 2019
…the Redbooks is available (for 100 books or more). To order, visit www.beefusa.org, click on “Producers.” For more information on the NCBA Redbooks, contact Grace Webb at gwebb@beef.org, (800) 525-3085….
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
…Soil Conservationist Drew Mather, for his outreach project with Cantonese farmers in Silicon Valley. Humbly highlighting the project as a collaborative team effort, Mather noted the work with growers in…
Gentle Giants of the Chicken Run
Cathy Isom fills us inm about the gentle giants of the chicken run. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Gentle Giants of the Chicken Run If you’re looking…