…September 29, at 1:00 p.m. EST, USDA will host a webinar to review the RFA and assist eligible entities in preparing proposals. Visit the grants homepage for more information and…
Economic Analysis of the 2016 CA Drought for Ag
UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences by Josué Medellín-Azuara, Duncan MacEwan, Richard E. Howitt, Daniel A. Sumner, and Jay R. Lund Credit: Joseph Sohm / Shutterstock.com The drought continues for…
Co-ops and Ag Retailers Face Economic Challenges
…to 2015 when net farm income dropped 38% year-over-year and 2014 when it dropped 27 percent. “For ag retailers, the questions are, ‘What are you going to do to get…
Western View: Just What is Ag Big Data
…recommend. For more information go to fb.org and take a look at the Farm Bureau Big Data Resources page. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
New MyPlate Resources for Families
…number of free Back-to-School resources, including: MyPlate Guide to School Lunch and MyPlate Guide to School Breakfast These one-page handouts discuss how school meals help kids meet their nutritional needs…
CA Nitrogen Assessment Brings Improvement Opportunities
…book, “The California Nitrogen Assessment: Challenges and Solutions for People, Agriculture, and the Environment,” is available for purchase at ucpress.edu. The 20-page executive summary can be downloaded for free at…
Effects of Agricultural Conservation
…of resources farmers may need to further protect the soil, water and related resources. Additional information about CEAP is available at the Conservation Effects Assessment Project survey web page. NASS…
Agri View: Crop Losses
…University and New Mexico State University for his graduate work, and is a proud alumnus of The College of Wooster’s Biology Department. You’ll find his personal web page at benjaminduval.net….
Tomato growers reduce acreage to match markets
…of this week, about 8 percent of the state’s crop has been harvested. After growers produced two years of record crops, tomato processors have scaled back contracted acres this year…
GOP Platform Touches on Ag Issues
…of agricultural issues. Among other things, the 58-page document urges Congress to remove the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – food stamps – from the Farm Bill. More than 75…
Shade Plants
…Survives in full shade, thrives in part shade. Salad Greens – Annuals/All Zones Shutterstock image Lettuces and most other edible greens, including kale, chard, collards, Asian greens, and mesclun mix,…
Drought Resistant Plants
Shutterstock image Cathy Isom tells us about some plants that can make your garden thrive with very little water. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. Drought Resistant Plants…
Almond Board: Industry Resource Map
…Software/Programming to County Agricultural Commissioners and Insurance Specialists. Those who take advantage of the Almond Board’s Resource Map will have pages and pages of contact information located right at their…
Humane Handling of Veal Calves
…consumer-facing tools, like the FoodKeeper app, allow Americans to further guard themselves and their family against foodborne illnesses. More information about these efforts can be found on USDA’s Medium page….
