…the fall for the following year, but due to program changes USDA allows the retroactive coverage and so for some producers there could be some money to be had because…
Gardening Simplified, Self-Seeding Crops
…and also a lot of work. But you can take a lot of the work out of gardening by planting self-seeding crops. These are annual plants that grow to maturity,…
Agri View: Farmers and the Labor Law
…factors don’t work well for them. There is hope that the next Farm Bill will work better for both the worker and the farmer. That’s Agri View for today. I’m…
House Members Call for End to Thailand’s Ban on U.S. Pork
…the suspension of U.S. trade benefits enjoyed by Thailand if it does not respond with reciprocal access. “It’s time for Thailand to end its unwarranted ban on U.S. pork,” said…
The California Kitchen: Tomato Coulis
…1/4 C Cream 1 Clove fresh Garlic 2 T Italian Seasoning TT S+P For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
Sometimes Old Technology is the Best Solution
…short distance to pump a small amount of water to a higher elevation. “A ram pump basically takes water pressure and multiplies it,” Hill said. “It works like a water…
Agri View: Cage Free Eggs on the Way
…ground. Do you care if the eggs you had for breakfast came from a hen in a cage or one on the ground? Does it make any difference? It does…
The California Kitchen: Tempura Untamed
…1 T Garlic Salt 1 T Cayenne 1 T Paprika 1 T Chili Powder TT Soda Water For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking…
House Farm Bill Vote Surprises and Disappoints
…of the party resulted in a final vote of 198 in favor and 213 opposed, with nearly 30 Republicans voting against the bill. House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway…
Fifth Crow Farm – An Ecosystem of Sustainability
…takes all of us working together.” To learn more about organics, visit the USDA organic website www.usda.gov/organic, or the NRCS organic website www.nrcs.usda.gov/organic Image credit: Images courtesy of USDA/NRCS California….
Dairy Groups Applaud Defeat of Raw Milk Amendment to 2018 Farm Bill
…local dairy organizations, the medical community, and veterinarians – and took a stand to oppose this irresponsible amendment that would have significantly compromised food safety,” said Mulhern. Dykes added, “We…
Slimy Slugs Bugging Your Garden
…your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Slugs are slimy but tough-skinned terrestrial mollusks typically lack a shell and secrete mucus for protection. But they can be…
Perdue Applauds Red Tape Reduction for Farmers
…(FRPP) Agreements under the Agricultural Land Easement (ALE) component of ACEP Partnership agreements under the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Program (WREP) component of ACEP-Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) Watershed operations agreements with…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Southern China Trade Mission
…Mill Natural Foods, Inc., Milwaukie, Ore. 4. Black River Commodities LLC, Pocahontas, Ark. 5. Bridgepathway, Jericho, N.Y. 6. Commercial Lynks, Inc., Alexandria, Va. 7. Crescent Dairy and Beverages, LLC, Walterboro,…