…quality of nutrition for all humans while recognizing inherent limitations in land, fresh water, and environmentally safe levels of fertilizer application,” said NAS President Marcia McNutt. “This new prize allows…
Hopper Transmits Red Blotch Virus
…now researchers know why. Hopper Transmits Red Blotch Virus Researchers out of University of California (UC) Davis have successfully transferred the red blotch disease virus through a three-cornered alfalfa hopper….
Extreme Weather Drives Change
…some good things that come from extreme weather, both wet and dry. Important policy changes for California have resulted because of droughts in the past. Department of Water Resources Interstate…
Agri View: Fire Ant Problem
…IFA infest more than 367,000,000 acres in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Puerto Rico. IFA have an…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Cornbread
…Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Sweet Cornbread For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
A visit to ‘The FARM’
One of the most popular sites at the California State Fair is known simply as “The FARM”. It is where fair goers get a glimpse at what is happening in…
Agri View: Labor Shortages
…And farm work is challenging. Most Americans choose other types of work. A survey by the California Farm Bureau last year found that 71 percent of tree fruit growers and…
The California Kitchen: Chili and Corn Casserole
…Purple Onion Parmesan Cheese Bread crumbs To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Chili and Corn Casserole For this and many…
Agriculture Innovation Shines at AgTech Summit
…Summit is a two day event in California’s Central Coast. Organizers have labeled the summit “where the Silicon and Salinas valleys meet”. Companies, investors, start-ups and growers have an opportunity…
U.S. Breweries Ride Labeling Wave
…Beer containers will also carry freshness dates. The labeling move is “an effort to get in line with where consumers are,” said Craft Brew CEO Andy Thomas. From the…
NPPC Opposes Proposed Animal Welfare Changes
…their animals. For example, gestation crates are approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association as appropriate for pregnant sows. NPPC said banning sales of meat and eggs because of production…
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Deal Goes to A Vote
…a result, there may be more opportunities for Canadian companies as Ukraine’s trade market diversifies, particularly in food and agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Women-In-Ag Trade Mission to the Far East in September
…supply, and China was the second largest market for American ag exports in 2015 to the tune of $23.5 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Groups Host Events at Party Conventions
…Philadelphia. Plate of the Union will have an event at each convention location a day before the farm groups hold theirs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….