…This Land of Ours. Seldom Thought About but Easy to Grow Garlic is one of those foods that, as gardeners, we don’t necessarily think about a lot, but, as cooks,…
Food Safety Professionals Ensure that “What’s in Your Meat” is Safe and Wholesome
…acknowledges that its “food safety experts” don’t think the concerns raised in this investigation mean you should give up or cut back on meat. Of course they don’t, because they…
Agri View: Grass-Fed or Grain-Fed Beef
…is enough. To many people, grass-fed beef just doesn’t have the deep flavor of grain-fed. Never been tested, so I don’t know if I can tell the difference or not….
Almond Update: Free Irrigation Audits Available
…Outreach and Education Spencer Cooper said the audits are a great free tool for growers who often don’t have the time to perform the practice themselves. Listen to Cooper’s interview….
Perdue Talks Tariffs, Water in San Joaquin Valley
…as one team—Americans,” Purdue said. “Environmentalist and those who care about our fish and endangered species also care about eating every day and if the farmers don’t have water they…
Planting for Your Winter Garden Harvest
…the onion family, such as leeks, chives, and scallions, can be included. These plants can withstand the cooler winter temps and don’t even mind a little frost. I’m Cathy Isom……
Agri View: Scholarships for Agriculture Students
…the poorest educated of all industries. Many had less than a high school diploma. I don’t know if this is a fact. The University of California is now providing scholarships…
Sorghum Growers Disappointed in Chlorpyrifos Ruling
…Environmental Protection Agency to revoke tolerances and cancel all registration for chlorpyrifos within 60 days. In response, NSP chairman Don Bloss of Nebraska expressed disappointment in the decision, calling the…
Agri View: Rice Outlook Looks Good
…Looks Good You know, you don’t hear so much about rice because it is one of the smallest crops grown in the United States. If you look at other countries,…
Ag Holds Roundtable on Lawsuit Abuse
…Carolina and in rural communities because of these lawsuits. North Carolina Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler says these nuisance lawsuits won’t stop at animal agriculture. “If we don’t do something about…
Limited Benefits of Tariff Relief Funds for California Producers
…especially, are very market driven and we have built those markets over decades one relationship at a time. We don’t have gigantic organizations that are out promoting us, it’s one…
Growing Elderberries, and How to Utilize Them
…jellies, even wines! Even the flowers are edible, and they make a delicious tea. They are easy to grow, don’t mind wet areas and can deal with subpar soil. The…
One Year ELD Delay Passed by Senate
…Committee Chair Steve Hilker says the hours of service rule doesn’t give drivers enough flexibility when hauling live animals. “The one year delay is needed because we still don’t have…
Federal Officials Critical of California’s Latest Water Proposal
…made visits to Don Pedro and New Melones reservoirs after a request from Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Turlock. Secretary Zinke spoke to the press about the issue of spending ratepayer money…