…to be invested in emergency drought response activities. Another $170 is being sought to allow the DOI to better manage water. Signatories of the letter include the California Farm Bureau…
Health Bite: Best Meat to Eat on a Diet
…and 43 grams of fat. You can see how if your goal is to limit overall calories while keeping protein high, some foods work better than others. The takeaway is…
MSOB: Questions to Answer in Future Biological Research
…therefore going to get better yields and better nutrient management as we continue to use these, year after year? Those are the next steps that we’ll be looking at.” Listen…
Ag Coalition Pleads for Action Addressing Ocean Carriers
…highlight the need for immediate action after months of problems. The coalition expressed appreciation for the actions already taken to remedy the challenges with ocean transport but notes that a…
Agtech Workforce Readiness Campaign Launched by Western Growers
Western Growers has recently launched an initiative to help better equip the agricultural workforce to navigate the rapid advances being made in ag technology. WG’s Agtech Workforce Readiness Campaign is comprised of…
Mushroom Lasagna Grows Great Gourmet Mushrooms
…you need to do is build a Mushroom Lasagna – using hardwood mulch, some old cardboard boxes, some mushrooms spawn (such as oyster mushroom and wine cap mushrooms) and some…
Almond Update: Considerations for Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits
…those really help the bees build up their population.” A new Best Management Practices guide that was recently released can help growers better understand the value that cover crops can…
AFT Adds to Policy Team to Tackle Climate Issues
…Community Protection Act. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. AFT Adds to Policy Team to Tackle Climate Issues Sponsored Content…
PRS Grant Program to Aid with COVID Related Costs
…press release. “The funding associated with USDA Pandemic Assistance is meant to serve as a bridge from disruptions associated with the pandemic to longer-term investments to help build back a…
Reemergence and Spread of Branched Broomrape Causes Concern
…continuing to look for ways to better detect and manage branched broomrape. Working with collaborators in Chile and Israel, researchers are looking at a variety of methods for combatting the…
Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Two
…30 minutes for the best muscle-building results. The alleged reason being, your muscle fibers break down in the weight-lifting process, so the infusion of quick protein aids in muscle repair….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-08-21
…growers, UC ANR research to better understand hemp production and Ventura County highlighting women in agriculture. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen…
USDA Offers New Insurance Option for Split-Apply Nitrogen
…Richard Flournoy says, “USDA is committed to building insurance options that encourage the use of practices that are better for the environment and producers’ bottom lines. We can offer the…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
…Appropriations Act of 2021. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is setting aside $20 million specifically for front-line grocery workers. At least one pilot project will be developed to evaluate…