…sweet.” “The specialty market is starting to pay farmers for harvesting the cherries when they are actually ripe, so they are beginning to get rewarded for good agricultural practices, which…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…habitats, multiple viruses, poor nutrition and genetics, and even cell phone towers. However, according to last year’s joint EPA-USDA study, the biggest cause is the parasite called the Varroa destructor,…
Filing USDA Agency Appeal an Easy Process
…USDA’s Farm Service Agency, Risk Management Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or the three USDA Rural Development agencies may file an appeal with NAD. NAD employs a two-stage appeal process….
Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership
U.S. EPA Honors Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership U.S. Environmental Protection Agency honored the California Department of Water Resources (Sacramento), Cisco Systems (San Jose), and the Government Authorities…
Growing Organics? FSA Can Help
…cover the production and handling of certified organic products from farm to market. For farmers and ranchers growing organics, the USDA Farm Service Agency offers several programs that can help….
Today is National Ag Day
…mashed potatoes! According to Domino’s, some of the more popular international toppings are pickled ginger, minced mutton and tofu in India, squid (octopus) and Mayou Jaga (mayonnaise, potato and bacon)…
Agri View: Sweet Onion Thing
Everett Griner talks about Vidalia sweet, America’s favorite onion in today’s Agri View. Sweet Onion Thing From: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Vidalia Onion A Vidalia onion (/vᵻˈdeɪljə/ or /vaɪˈdeɪljə/) is…
$260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Program
USDA Announces $260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Partnership Program Applications sought with a focus on environmental markets, conservation finance Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of up…
Citrus Fighting for Water Management Change
…for Water Change California Citrus Mutual President Joel Nelson says his agency has been in Sacramento a lot recently to help push water change. He says change will be a…
The California Kitchen: Baked Carrot Staub Poutine
…Sugar 4oz Yukon Gold Potato Diced Small 8 OZ Gruyere Cheese 4 OZ Parmesan Cheese 2 oz. Cheddar Cheese 4oz panko Bread Crumbs 4T Arbosana Olive Oil 1 Cup Beef…
USDA’s Final CSP Rule Published
…NACD President Lee McDaniel. “We applaud the progress the agency continues to make with the CSP program, and we look forward to future opportunities to strengthen its conservation delivery.” NACD…
Western View: The Role of People in Wilderness Planning
…instrument of the will of the people. Western View: Time to Recognize the Role of People These people tell me that the very nature of the agency has changed, especially…
Diversified Ag Field for College Students
…and demand for high potential talent: – 57,900 annual jobs available, B.S. and higher, food, renewable energy, environmental specialties – 35,400 agriculture, forestry/natural resources, and veterinary medicine graduates Agriculture Talent…
Growing Safely – Tractor Safety
…The most effective way to prevent tractor overturn deaths is the use of Roll-Over Protection Structures. Remember one seat, one rider. It takes just a second for a child to…
