…high growing yield and in some areas, year-round harvesting is possible. According to the USDA there are about 322 calories in a large avocado, which is about 200 grams. I’m…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
…efforts. For those directly impacted by the wildfires, there is a variety of assistance available through the USDA Farm Service Agency Disaster Assistance Programs. About the Author Brian German Facebook…
World’s First True Red Spinach Variety Released
USDA Red, the first true red spinach variety. Photo by Beiquan Mou. (USDA/ARS) — USDA Red, the world’s first true red spinach variety has been developed and released by the…
Sterile NOW Project Sees Major Improvement
Courtesy USDA/APHIS A project looking at using sterilizing methods to control navel orangeworm populations is seeing some uplifting improvements after a few tweaks. Research is testing the sterilization of male NOW…
74th Annual CARCD Conference to Highlight Timely Issues
…health, water management, and improving the relevance and visibility of RCD’s. The CARCD conference also celebrates the longstanding partnership between RCD’s and the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service. Student finalists…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-30-19
…to the Kincade Fire, details on USDA’s new hemp rule and we’re addressing the agriculture impact of Assembly Bill 5. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
…USDA programs, including loans, crop insurance, disaster assistance, and conservation programs,” said Bill Northey, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. As part of the rule, USDA has also developed…
Voting Begins for 2019 FSA County Committee Elections
Eligible Voters to Receive Ballots Week of Nov. 4 (USDA/FSA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin mailing ballots on November 4 to eligible farmers and ranchers across…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Real MEAT Act of 2019
…alternative protein products; Clarify the imitation nature of these alternative protein products; Enhance the Federal Government’s Ability to Enforce the Law FDA will have to notify USDA if an imitation…
Deformed Wing Virus Genetic Diversity in U.S. Honey Bees Complicates Search For Remedies
Deformed Wing Virus, a leading cause of honey bee losses, has been found to be more genetically diverse than previously thought (USDA/ARS) — Deformed Wing Virus (DWV), one of the…
USDA Reduces Cotton Expectations
In the most recent report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) lowered its estimate for world cotton production. Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council,…
California Hemp Industry Takes Next Step with SB 153
…other commodity after having plans for industrial hemp production approved by the Secretary of the USDA. The 2018 Farm Bill also expanded the definition of hemp to include extracts and…
Utilizing the Three-Sisters Planting Method
…that there are three to four feet between each mound. Also, the varieties of each plant will depend on the USDA hardiness zones you live in. Planting begins after your…
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
Investments will Benefit Nearly 300,000 Rural Residents WASHINGTON (USDA-Oct. 16, 2019) — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy announced that USDA is…