…with height, one with bright colors, and one with bold textures. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Container Gardening Ideas to Liven Things Up this Fall…
FDA Seeks Data for ‘Rarely Consumed Raw’ Exemption Under FSMA
…of survey respondents must also report eating the commodity in any form. FDA incorporated information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey/What We Eat in America (NHANES/WWEIA) dataset and…
Industry Disappointed That ELS Cotton Not Included in Latest CFAP Expansion
Despite various industry efforts, The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has refused to include extra-long staple (ELS) cotton in the latest expansion of commodities covered under the Coronavirus Food Assistance…
Why You Should Stake Hydrangea Plants
…the ground so that the stems don’t pull them out under their weight. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
Meat Institute Works with OSHA to Protect Workers
…to eliminating exposures risks in meat packing and processing facilities. OSHA and NAMI each recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and On-Site Consultation Program partners are a critical part of the…
How Far Apart Should You Plant Perennials?
…book on perennials before planting. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. How Far Apart Should You Plant Perennials? Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Time to Start Growing Beets for Your Fall Garden
…a variety of ways, from steaming to roasting to adding to salads. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Time to Start Growing Beets for Your Fall…
Multiple Wildfires Rip Through San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties
…a firefighter who is working his second straight 24-hour shift,” said James. Cal Fire has noted that their resources have been maxed out and the department is seeking additional assistance…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Northeast
…the ground about a month before the average first frost date. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Northeast…
Almond Update: CASP Benefits Handlers’ and Growers’ Sustainability
At the 2019 Almond Conference, the Almond Board of California had a session aimed towards explaining why handlers care if their growers are involved in the California Almond Sustainability Program…
$1 Million BIFS Grant to Address Pest Control in Walnuts
…Program based at UC Davis. The program has received supplemental funding and cooperation from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. About the Author Brian…
Conservation at Work: Benefits of Irrigation Water Management
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide valuable assistance for producers looking to improve irrigation water management. NRCS staff can help craft an efficient irrigation plan to maximize the…
Researchers Develop Quick and Inexpensive Way to Measure Soil Density
…input into a program that will piece them together to create a 3D image of the soil sample, providing volume measurement. Upon testing the method against the standards for measuring…
4-H Gives Incarcerated Youth Freedom to Try Their Hands at Growing Vegetables
…the program and, at times, I catch them practicing the different mindfulness technique on their own. I know the mindfulness program is great for our youth because in their own…