…says we have just started to explore what technology can do when it comes to agriculture, and the development of how to use big data like the genomic project can…
Pruning Importance and Long-Term Goals
…important for many agriculture plants, and doing it early and as easy as possible is important to establish a healthy routine. Pruning Early and Easily Some avocado growers are looking…
USDA Updates Department Policy for Climate Change Adaptation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced additional steps it is taking to integrate climate change adaptation into USDA’s programs and operations. These efforts will help ensure taxpayer resources…
RCC Joint Forward Plan Stakeholder Teleconference June 30th
…States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) invite you to participate in a Joint RCC conference call on June 30, 2015, at 2:00 PM EST….
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $17.5 million in financial and technical assistance to help eligible conservation partners voluntarily protect, restore and enhance critical wetlands on private…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
USDA Working to Further Cut Error Rates in School Meals
The Agriculture Department’s new tool in catching administrative errors in its School Lunch and Breakfast programs. Cathy Isom has more information. School Lunch Tool…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review June 19
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, urban agriculture in D.C., and helping…
New Water Cuts Tighten Screws on Farmers
…people in more places.” The solution for California water shortages must come ultimately from aggressive efforts to improve supplies, Wenger said. “California must remove obstacles to development of new water…
The California Kitchen: Peach, Apple Tarte Tatin
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing peach and apple tarte tatin with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Peaches Diced small 1 Apple…
USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Support Rural Economic Development
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for loans and grants to support business expansion, create jobs and increase economic opportunities in rural communities. “Small businesses…
The California Kitchen: Peach Glazed Baby Back Ribs
…1 T Garlic Powder 1 T Lemon Pepper 1 T Ground Cilantro Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Peach…
‘Small Potatoes’ From the Growing California Video Series
The latest installment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Small Potatoes.”…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion In Kern County
…has been detected just once in California – in 2012 on a single residential property in Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles County. This plant disease does not affect human health. Residents…