…meet changing needs and trends. Dawson walks us through how he transformed HarvestPort from an ag equipment marketplace to now a service-based company. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
USDA Announces Awards to Put Conservation Innovation to Work on U.S. Farms
(USDA/NRCS) — USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding more than $24 million in grants designed to help partners implement and evaluate innovative approaches that have demonstrated conservation benefits…
Survey Reveals Crucial Data on Fusarium Head Blight
…million is unacceptable for human consumption. FHB can also wreak havoc with barley crops, as maltsters have a near-zero tolerance for Fusarium. The survey, funded by the USDA Agricultural Research Service…
Latest Romaine Recall Expands Over E. coli Concerns
…far sent 28 people to the hospital for E. coli contamination. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has recalled more than 97,000 pounds of various types of romaine products,…
Agriculture Industry Experiences Most Workplace Fatalities in 2019
…amount of risk due to the nature of the work and the equipment that is involved. There are a number of resources available to assist agricultural operations to improve safety…
Make Your Landscape a Fire Fuel-Free Zone
…fire risk. Believe it or not, there are plenty of plants that have natural fire resistance. There are also plants more prone to burning. Protect your property perimeter by planting…
State Officials Move to Circumvent Federal Plans for California Water
…Quality Act, with CDFW expected to establish the specific requirements in the coming months. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service released updated biological opinions back…
The Western View: November is Veterans Month
Thank You to Our Troops and Military Service Men and Women Carved in Sand The President has declared the entire month of November a salute to those who served in…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Shareable Resources Were Just The Beginning, Part 1
…lease and procure planting, harvesting, transportation and storage resources through an online marketplace. This episode of Voices of the Valley is a special two-parter. Tune in next week to hear…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…a tough year due to unfair trade retaliation and natural disasters, much needed funds in time for Thanksgiving,” said Secretary Perdue. “President Trump has shown time and again that he…
Nourishing Winter Plants for Birds
…more. A more natural way of helping is to consider planting some plants for birds that they can eat from all winter long. Many attractive plants will not only help…
Homemade Pesticides That Really Work
If you are wanting to keep you garden natural, and not use harsh chemicals , Cathy Isom has some ideas for easy homemade pesticides that really work. That’s coming up on…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
…state website with resources which include emergency response, recovery and resilience information related to wildfires and utility-directed power shutoffs. The new website also provides links and information on how to…
World’s First True Red Spinach Variety Released
…Agricultural Research Service. Spinach has always been known as a green leafy vegetable. There are leafy vegetables often called red spinach. But these are actually red-leaf amaranths (Amaranthus spp.) or…