As the American wheat harvest rolls along, the government forecast last week calls for growers to bring in 1.28 billion bushels of winter wheat. The latest projection is two percent…
Agri View: Water Rights Problems
…of The United States. The program is backed by our Federal Government. It is a word that farmers know well. Just because there is a flowing stream, or a natural…
Urban Agriculture Conservation Grants Awarded
…and other best management practices, and plans to assist food bank patrons in creating their own grocery gardens. The 19 conservation districts that will receive grants through the program in…
American Farm Bureau Lists Farm Bill Goals
…are to: Protect current farm bill spending; Maintain a unified farm bill that includes nutrition programs and farm programs together; Ensure any changes to current farm legislation be an amendment…
Cattle Groups Applaud Proposed Delay of Electronic Logging Requirements for Trucking
…Kester of California, who says the delay allows time to “add needed flexibility, as hauling livestock has many challenges.” The U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development…
Almond Board: Almond Crop Forecast
…the projected harvest size to direct business decisions for the year. “Almond trees thrive in our state because California is home to the world’s most efficient almond growers, who continually…
Funding for Research on Plant-Biotic Interactions
…is the first round of grants awarded through the Plant-Biotic Interactions program, a joint funding opportunity established through a partnership between NIFA and the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NIFA…
Grow Your Own Ginger
…you harvest. It’s best to store ginger in your crisper drawer in your refrigerator as you use it, which will help prevent it from drying out. Or, slice off what…
AgNet West Radio Celebrates Five Years
…four daily headline segments that started the network have now expanded to several other daily headlines, as well as an hour-long program reporting on national, state and local ag issues….
Groundwater Planning Moves into Next Phase
…with all of the GSAs and start with the same baseline of information,” said San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation program director Julianne Phillips. “It’s just a matter of creating a…
Veterinarians: Establish Offshore FMD Vaccine Bank
…offshore vaccine bank to help quickly control and eradicate the animal disease. The 23 veterinarians are in town as part of the Swine Veterinarian Public Policy Advocacy Program of the…
Many Other Ways to Save Bees
In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom told you what the best plants were to plant to attract and feed bees. Aside from planting, Cathy lets you know there other many ways…
Agri View: Feral Hog Fight
…the wild hog population. Now officials in one mid-western state claim to have a moderate success with a new trapping program. They have counted more hogs removed than through their…
Protecting Pollinators Through New Certification Program
…to launch the program. After a series of trials with 13 farmers, the program is now opening to farmers nationwide. Part of the certification includes dedicating a minimum of 5%…