In New Jersey a company is creating a new kind of factory farm to compete with California produce growers. They are tearing down an old, outdated steel plant to build…
Wet Weather Doesn’t Hinder Citrus Harvest
…prolonged rains occur during coming weeks, that could cause problems with rind quality, “but we’re a long way from that becoming a problem,” Blakely said. Another challenge, he said, is…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine 2016 Update
…quarantine area. Quarantines and related efforts to control the spread of the infestation are important because they allow time for researchers to continue working toward solutions for the disease. All…
USDA to Measure the Financial Health of American Farms
Starting in January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is contacting farmers and ranchers across the nation to conduct the Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). This…
The California Kitchen: Broccoli Tempura with Burnt Sugar Soy Glaze
…from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Broccoli Tempura with Burnt Sugar Soy Glaze For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
Allergens and Security Top List of Food Safety Concerns
…security practices, Nationwide’s Lance Reeve told workshop attendees at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show. Reeve is senior risk management consultant-food safety for Nationwide…
Newly Identified Enzyme May Be the Culprit in Pierce’s Disease Grapevine Damage
…Their findings are reported in Scientific Reports, an online journal of the Nature Publishing Group, at http://www.nature.com/articles/srep18598. “With a bacterial disease — much like cancer — if you understand how…
Fictitious Pickups Cost Consumer Too
…thieves arrive onto the premises they turn over the fraudulent paper work obtain the cargo. It is not until the legitimate company responsible for picking up the load shows up…
Citrus Crop Forecast Has Slight Changes for California
…February citrus forecast will be released by USDA/NASS on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 approximately 9:00 a.m.. You will be able to tune in to the forecast here on AgNet West.com….
Why is the EPA Suing John Duarte for Plowing his Land?
…the same type of regulatory enforcement could become commonplace, threatening farmers across the nation. EPA has said that farmers have no need to worry about the rule because normal farming…
Truth Matters to Consumers
…the farm and advocates for the agriculture industry as a member of CommonGround Kansas and Kansas Farm Bureau. You can follow her online at @SawyerFarm and through her blog, www.newtothefarm.wordpress.com….
Stallman Ready to Pass the Gavel – #AFBF16
…they were just a generation ago. “We have tremendous potential through new technologies: unmanned aircraft, data mining, biotechnology, robotics and who knows what else is coming,” Stallman said. “These advances…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Jalapeno Aioli
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Jalapeno Aioli For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com…
Town Hall Meeting With Tom Vilsack and Bob Stallman Focuses on Farm Policy
…because we have great farmers,” Vilsack emphasized. “The average American doesn’t worry about where their food will come from because of the hard work farmers and ranchers do every day.”…