…is a little science involved and some common missteps can cause frustration. Such as using only one pile or bin. Always have at least two piles, or a double-chamber bin,…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
U.S. consumers will pay just a few cents less for their favorite Independence Day cookout foods compared to last year, including cheeseburgers, pork chops, chicken breasts, homemade potato salad, strawberries…
Health Bite: Protein and Fat Loss
Fitness buffs have long considered protein as the king of all macronutrients. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Hi, I’m Rachel Eslick with your AgNet West Health Bite and today we’re…
Improving EU Trade Relationship to Benefit U.S. Ag Exporters
Trade relations between the United States and the European Union (EU) are improving with a recent resolution between the two parties. American ag exporters have been struggling to navigate increased…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
Multiple industry groups have submitted feedback on how to enhance the resiliency of America’s food supply chain. The recommendations have been presented in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-29-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the current agricultural labor marking being ‘extraordinarily concerning’, the…
Current Agricultural Labor Market ‘Extraordinarily Concerning’
The agricultural labor market is especially problematic this year, as other industries also struggle to find workers. Labor issues are nothing new for agriculture. However, shortages affecting all segments of…
How to Care and Plant a Sweet Treat, Sugar Cane
How to care and plant a sweet treat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sugar Cane is the number one commercially harvested plant in the world. Growing in your…
Fresh Produce Industry Continues to Struggle with Transportation Issues
…here in California goes to foreign ports,” said LeMay. “The California brand is a trusted and desirable brand and that has created a great relationship that many California growers have…
Senate Passes Growing Climate Solutions Act with Encouragement from Ag
The Growing Climate Solutions Act has passed through the U.S. Senate with support from multiple agricultural organizations. Introduced by Senators Debbie Stabenow and Mike Braun, the bill was passed by…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-28-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Supreme Court siding with farmers in Right of…
Vegetables to Plant for a Bountiful Fall Harvest
Some vegetables you can plant now for your fall harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Just as the summer garden gets in full swing, it’s time to start…
Week in Review: Roundtable Addresses Farm Labor, Proposed Tax Changes Have Costly Implications
…in California, with a push towards mechanization. A report from the Texas A&M University Agriculture and Food Policy Center details the costly implications of the proposed tax changes being considered…
New Publication Outlines Herbicide Drift Symptoms on Hemp
…19 different herbicides that are routinely used in California. Light noted that the project was not designed to evaluate recovery from herbicide exposure or measure any yield impact. The purpose…