…you attract most of the bees in the cluster. The Queen’s pheromone will attract most of the little workers, and you should see a few stragglers crawling in. If you’re…
AFBF Outlines Coronavirus Concerns for Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has outlined some of the most important coronavirus concerns that are facing the agricultural sector. The first assessment from AFBF details the most pressing…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-24-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the resources provide by AgSafe to agriculture employers during…
Working Together: Healthful Indulgence, Clean Ingredients a Focus for Walnuts
Health foods have come a long way over the last 20 years, and products on store shelves that promote healthy ingredients can’t taste bad anymore with increased competition. When it…
Shrubs to Make Your Spring Garden Shine
…It’s a plant you’ll want to take a close look at; the buds have an interesting, intricate shape, almost like tiny stars. Minuet You can also find varieties with unique…
USDA Service Centers Open for Business by Phone Appointment Only
…deliver the farm safety net programs and resource conservation programs that keep American agriculture in business today and long into the future. Online services are available to customers with an…
Request for Increased USDA Funding to Address Pandemic Shortfalls
…USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service needs $55 million to counteract the loss of user fees the agency collects from airline traffic. An additional $45 million is being requested…
Applications Still Being Accepted for Conservation Innovation Grants
…has also recently been increased. “The maximum award actually has been increased from $75,000 that it used to be in the past, to now $125,000 in fiscal 2020,” Suarez noted….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-23-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the steps that need to be taken in order…
Adding Under-Used Perennials to Your Garden
…said to sound like an outraged porker when you rub them between your fingers. But once you get past the plant’s silly common name, you’ll quickly discover that Bergenia is a tremendously…
Samples Needed to Help ‘Stop the Rot’ Project
Researchers working on the ‘Stop the Rot’ project are looking for samples of onions plants that are affected by any of the bacteria that are known or suspected to cause…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-20-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CIG grants that are available to assist with conservation…
New Regulation Could Drastically Alter Drone Operation
…challenges for agriculture, as many rural areas still do not have adequate broadband access that would be needed to conform to the regulation. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) noted that…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Easy French Bread
…Active Dry Yeast 3 lbs 12 oz Bread Flour 1 oz Salt TT Parmesan Cheese Sprinkle over Top (Optional) ~ Garlic Butter 3 Garlic Heads Pressed 1 oz White Wine…