The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced its updated rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The final EQIP rule makes updates to the program that were part…
The California Kitchen: Brown Butter Scallops
…6 – 10 Scallops 1 T Dry Chive 2 T Sweet Butter Listen to Albert prepare Brown Butter Scallops below. The California Kitchen: Brown Butter Scallops For this and many…
Research Continues to Address Southern Blight in Potatoes
An ongoing research trial is looking at protecting California potatoes from southern blight. The pathogen is particularly concerning because there are no California registrations for potato fungicides that include southern…
Syngenta Enhances Biologicals Portfolio with Acquisition of Valagro
…growers these tools.” Syngenta’s building of its biologicals portfolio will align with the other components of the company’s crop protection business. The area of biologicals continues to grow as research…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Ag Secretary Sonny Purdue U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that in the first month of the application period, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) approved more than…
Innovative New Carrot Products Are Entering the Market
…hot dog and are infused with herbs and spices. Three flavors of the carrot dog will be offered: Classic American, Chorizo, and Sweet Italian. The other Wonderoots products are being…
Industry Groups Encourage Mandatory Labeling for Cell-Based Meat
…groups state in the letter. “This information will provide FSIS with substantive data needed to better inform the agency’s decision-making process, while also ensuring that the current labeling standards remain…
The Many Varieties of a Crunchy and Tasty Fruit
…you need to start seeds indoors. There are many different types of sweet bell peppers to grow. The yellow Canary Bell. Big Red. Vibrant orange Coral bell. California Wonder which…
Enrollment Period for USDA Safety-Net Programs Open
…Service Agency (FSA) Richard Fordyce said in a press release. “Through safety-net programs like ARC and PLC, we can help producers mitigate these financial stressors and keep the ag industry…
Governor Newsom Signs 30×30 Executive Order
…Agency to form a California Biodiversity Collaborative to develop strategies for carrying out the conservation goals. A similar effort to get California to commit to the 30×30 concept was already…
Net Zero Initiative Looks to Improve Environmental Stewardship on Dairies
A new effort called the Net Zero Initiative was recently introduced to help dairy producers improve environmental stewardship practices. The initiative was launched by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy…
Trump Announces Subcabinet to Modernize Water Resource Management
…the Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator. The water policy committee which makes up the subcabinet will include the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Energy, the Secretary of the Army….
Things to Know When it’s Time to Transplant Plants
…weeks after transplanting. Watch for late frosts or damaging weather that would require protection for your plants. You can use cold frames or row covers to protect your plants from…
Conservation Reserve Program Producers Received 1.68 Billion in Payments
…said Richard Fordyce, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency. “Lands enrolled in this program conserve soil, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife, sequester carbon, and benefit agricultural operations.” Through…
