…the season it’s an essential time to get going with preventative action to prepare orchards for a successful season next year. Courtesy: UC ANR “It’s one of the more critical…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-05-18
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 CIR…
President George H. W. Bush’s Funeral Puts Farm Bill Work on Hold
…pressure for the House and the Senate to pass a Bill with an already tight schedule. While lawmakers planned to finish up by the end of the week, according to…
USDA Adds 5.1 Mil Pounds of Beef to Previous Recall
The United States Department of Agriculture added another 5.1 million pounds of beef to a previous recall. On October 4, the USDA announced a recall on more than 6. 9…
New Labeling Should Save Future Frustrations From Outbreaks
New labeling to get romaine lettuce back on store shelves should help in the future if outbreaks occur. The Center for Disease Control now recommends that romaine lettuce grown outside…
Bayer to Sell Animal Health Unit
Bayer announced recently that it plans to sell multiple assets, including the company’s animal health unit. The intention of selling is not reported to have any relation to Bayer’s acquisition…
Recent Iran Production Helping California Pistachios
Recent and upcoming overseas pistachio production is aiding the California pistachio industry. Pistachio production and shipments were walloped by the drought a few years ago. American Pistachio Growers Executive Director…
Invasive and Nuisance Shrubs
…species. Blossoming Common mullein (Verbascum thapsus) Common Mullein are small tightly packed rosettes and when the plant bolts the shoot produces yellow flowers. It’s hardy medicinal plant useful for treating…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…improve our understanding of almonds’ impact on human health, ensure food quality and safety, and improve farming practices while minimizing environmental impacts.” Finding New Uses for Almond Coproducts Almonds grow…
Secretary Perdue announces new OneUSDA Internship Program
…USDA will enable us to recruit the best and retain the best,” said Secretary Perdue. “Today’s young people are the future of America and there are few things more American…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-04-18
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 CIR…
We won this battle, but the war still rages
Steve Scaroni of Fresh Harvest
Invasive Trees to Avoid Planting
Sycamore Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) Over this series, Cathy Isom has told you about plants which are pretty, and those edible, as well as vines that are all invasive plants. Today,…
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of Matthew J. “Matt” Lohr to serve as Chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)….