…strain the stuff off the top of the water with a slotted spoon, pour out the water and drain the arils. The problem with this method is that you end…
New Western Growers Partnership Looks to Accelerate Agtech Innovation
…automation, concerns about resistance to pesticides, and water shortages,” WGCIT Director Dennis Donohue said in a press release. “We didn’t want to reinvent the wheel so we decided to find…
Resistance-Breaking Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Continues to Spread
…the Westside Research and Extension Center last year and year before and there are some entries that looked like they were lower levels of disease, but nothing had zero.” About…
USDA Encourages Safe Food Handling on Thanksgiving
…water before sanitizing them. There are several tips to ensure safe food handling when preparing the traditional Thanksgiving turkey. When thawing a frozen turkey, USDA suggests allowing the turkey to…
Plans to Raise Shasta Dam Get Finalized by Trump Administration
…Dam is the most critical piece of water infrastructure that supports the Central Valley Project (CVP). Water from Shasta Lake is transported 450 miles south through the CVP providing water…
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Groundwater Management Grants
…California Department of Water Resources website. Listen to the radio report below. Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Groundwater Management Grants About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Who’s Going to Be the Next Agriculture Secretary?
…& Water Action and Family Farm Action organized a letter addressed to President-elect Biden calling for Fudge’s appointment. The coalition describes Fudge as “an ally to farmers, food-chain workers, consumers,…
Quick and Easy Do-It-Yourself Herb Gardens
…have to water it more frequently. Herbs remind us that some of the most wonderful kitchen garden crops are the simplest. Give them plenty of sun and a container with good…
NRCS Reminds Farmers of Benefits Provided Through No-Till November
…many soil health conservation practices to promote water quality while saving farmers time and money. No-till November is an appropriate way to remind farmers about the important relationship between your…
Keeping Mums Looking Their Best in Cooler Months
…a spot that gets at least six hours of sun a day. And, be sure to water newly planted mums thoroughly, and never let them wilt. Before freezing weather occurs,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-17-20
…farmers, the becoming of a first-time flower farmer and free water quality test for some California well owners. Also, hear this week’s Almond Update. Tune in to the show for…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-17-20
…farmers, the becoming of a first-time flower farmer and free water quality test for some California well owners. Also, hear this week’s almond update. Tune into the show for these…
Biden Transition Team Performing Agency Reviews of USDA and EPA
…Water. Kopocis helped develop and implement the Waters of the United States rule. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-13-20
…and ash have lingering effects on produce or soil and new ranch water quality planning tools made available for producers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…