…a food dehydrator. Typically this works better when you want to dry just the flower heads or small flowers. You could also dry flowers using Silica Gel. It works well…
Tracking the Impact Water Regulations Have on Agricultural Land Values
…land assessment moving forward. The industry has been preparing for the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) for quite some time and it has already been having an…
Legislative Effort to Address California Nutria Problem Moves Forward
…fact, get something done.” The bill would reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003, which helped eliminate nutria in the Chesapeake Bay. The amended bill will provide $12…
Curious Trend in Cover Cropping in California
…can act as a barrier for implementing cover crops into an agricultural operation, an interesting trend was discovered when looking at the data from the 2017 census of agriculture. “In…
AFBF Expands Mental Health Awareness Welcoming Farm State of Mind Campaign
…strong majority of farmers and farm workers say financial issues, farm or business problems and fear of losing the farm impact farmers’ mental health.” American Farm Bureau will expand mental…
Would Farmers Participate in a Carbon Trading System, Perdue Says “Absolutely”
…and the environment. In a statement, Perdue noted, “This agenda is a strategic, department-wide effort to better align USDA’s resources, programs, and research to provide farmers with the tools they…
Medicinal Herbs for a Healthy Chicken Flock
…the summer. Basil, Thyme & Calendula, which are both great for deterring pests. Garlic, known for its anti-fungal properties. Oregano, supports chickens immune and respiratory symptoms. Comfrey, this encourages better…
Josette Lewis, Ph.D., named Chief Scientific Officer
…expertise will continue the work ABC has accomplished under the leadership of Dr. Karen Lapsley, further building a foundation of knowledge in human nutrition and responsible farming practices in keeping…
Growing Edible Roses is a Time-Honored Tradition
…been grown on their own roots and not grafted. Also, note that roses that are fragrant taste better. Growing edible roses is a worthwhile challenge. When planning a spot to…
USDA Looks to Expedite Technological Advancements
…American agriculture to better meet future global demands,” will also make it easier for farmers to get their hands on technological advancements to be successful, “environmentally, socially, and economically.” Deputy…
USDA Unveils Agriculture Innovation Agenda
The Agriculture Innovation Agenda that was just announced by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, seeks to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture while increasing U.S. production by 40 percent by 2050. …
Taking A Cooperative Approach to Issues Such as Water
…and some of the conservation groups that actually started partnering a decade or more ago,” said Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). “If you…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Educating for the Future with AgTech Ed
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
Optimistic Dairy Forecast for Year Ahead
…look much better than they had for probably the last four years or so and we’re starting to come out of that period of pretty low prices and tight margins,”…