…7-11. A candy bar and soda would most certainly hit the spot, but it won’t do much in the way of providing actual nutrients or lasting satiety. So what do…
Small Space Gardening Doesn’t Have to Be a Struggle
…strategically pairing fruits, vegetables and flowers. Plant flowers that will attract beneficial bugs that will pollinate the vegetables. They can also deter harmful insects resulting in better growing conditions and…
Efforts to Understand Nutrient Composition of Vacuumed Manure
Researchers are looking to better understand the nutrient composition of vacuumed manure on dairy farms. The use of manure vacuums has become more common in recent years due to the…
Suggestions for Squeezing a Garden onto a Small Deck or Patio
…five pockets, and you can hang them on any vertical surface no matter the size of your outdoor space. A shoe organizer works even better and has more pockets to…
Executive Order Addresses Right to Repair and Market Competition
…consider updates to the Packers and Stockyards Act and definitions for “Made in the USA” labeling. USDA is also tasked with the development of plans for increasing opportunities for producers…
CDFA Continues Work to Help Strengthen Food Safety Efforts
…Modernization Act. Ross also spoke highly of the work being done through the California Agricultural Neighbors group in its effort to bolster food safety. “It’s very important that we’re in-tune…
Biden to Address Meat Industry Concerns with Executive Order
…and help to protect producers and consumers alike. Details of the EO have yet to be released, but the White House reports that it will have a significant impact on…
Improving Rural Broadband Access with Interagency Agreement
…Administration (NTIA) will be coordinating a comprehensive approach to broadband. A recently signed interagency agreement will enable better communication between federal agencies. The agreement will also allow for a more…
Crabapples Might be Worth Growing at Home
…issues of orchard apples, they are wily cousins that can survive a bit better. Like many fruits, particularly ones that are on the sour side, crabapples make for tasty jellies…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-07-21
…U.S. farmland, the ‘important step’ that is the Senate’s approval of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and Wilbur-Ellis launching its Innovation Award for Student Teams. Tune in to the show…
Senate Approval of Growing Climate Solutions Act an ‘Important Step’
The Senate approval of the Growing Climate Solutions Act is being described as an “important step” for helping farmers and ranchers navigate carbon markets. The Growing Climate Solutions Act is…
NEED Water Act to Provide Drought Relief to San Joaquin Valley
…Water Act, aims to provide emergency drought relief. The legislation was introduced by Congressman David Valadao and co-sponsored by the entire California Republican delegation. The bill would reportedly provide better…
Sheep Industry Input Needed to Update Targeted Grazing Handbook
…husbandry, application of prescribed grazing, labor requirements, and monitoring plant landscapes. As targeted grazing has gained more interest in recent years, research and experience have improved to provide better guidelines…
MSOB: Biological Protection for Grapevine Trunk Disease
…West that dives into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics to help the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals…