Andrew W. “Andy” LaVigne American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) President & CEO Andrew W. LaVigne testified at a U.S. House Agriculture Committee hearing on the Farm Bill and innovation in…
Groundwater Planning Moves into Next Phase
…basins, the authority is working on a groundwater model to guide its plan. “We’ve received grant funds to work on a new model that is shareable that we can work…
Foods Harmful to Our Health
…comes from a substance which turns into cyanide when it comes into contact with acids in the human digestive system. Many legumes can cause mild gastrointestinal distress when undercooked. Kidney…
Western View: Ventura County
…just doesn’t compute that people grow food there. Well, they do. This is one of the prettiest places in the world to grow a lemon, and they do a fine…
Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting
…as well as Joint committees and subcommittees to discuss current developments, to work on initiatives developed at the Annual Cattle Industry Convention and to make plans for the upcoming fiscal…
Best Plants to Plant to Feed the Bees
…bring out the bees. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Best Plants to Plant to Feed the Bees By now, we are more than well aware of the…
Russia Extends Ban on U.S. and E.U. Produce
…Russia’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict. A Packer Dot Com article says the import ban has put the squeeze on American producers as no shipments to Russia means increased competition…
Pork Wants U.S. Bilateral Trade Deal with Japan
…deal with Japan, the highest value market for U.S. pork exports. A Pork Network Dot Com article says now that the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement has gone away, the U.S. needs…
Agri View: Transporting Crops
…was the farmer’s responsibility to grow it and get it to town. Well, why not? Our highway system would not bear the traffic which is common in today’s world. But,…
Growing Veggies by Vertical Gardening
…If you love growing your own food, why not take a look at our online Garden Planner which is available from several major websites and seed suppliers: http://www.GrowVeg.com http://gardenplanner.motherearthnews.com http://gardenplanner.almanac.com…
Brazil Delays Decision on Ethanol Import Tariff
…goes against Brazil’s own long-held view that ethanol tariffs are inappropriate and will harm the development of the global ethanol industry.” The groups added that they’ll continue to work on…
‘Worst is Over’ for Snow-Melt, Officials Say
…comparing data with fellow water managers, Paasch said, “We’re pretty confident that any future peak (flow) that we have this summer is not going to come close to that peak…
Heat Illness Prevention In California
…before they are assigned work in high temperatures. Supervisors must be knowledgeable about HIP compliance procedures and emergency responses. Supervisors must also ensure adequate communication that will facilitate emergency response….
Fly Control in Cattle Herds
Summer temperatures can already be stressful on cattle, but as fly populations tend to increase during summer months it makes fly control a significant concern. Fly infestation can cause a…