…closed there will be sufficient heat to cook without burning the turkey. When the heat source has achieved a temperature of approximately 330 degrees, place the turkey on a type…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…asked. “And then they put it on tankers burning bunker fuel — the filthiest fuel — and ship it across the ocean. It makes no sense.” Ring argued that expanding…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…to plant crops. Habitat Management: Burning encouraged the growth of grasses and plants that attracted game animals, ensuring both farming and hunting success. Pest Reduction: Regular burning reduced harmful insects…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…higher operating costs than competitors in other states: Minimum wages are significantly higher. Utility monopolies create expensive energy costs. Environmental regulations restrict common farming practices, including crop burning and pest…
Western Tree Nut Association Backs Expansion of Agricultural Chipping to Curb Emissions
…sustainable waste management and emission reduction. As the region phases out open burning, the need for accessible and environmentally responsible alternatives becomes urgent. The proposed initiative will fund advanced chipping…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-07-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss agricultural burning in the San Joaquin…
Public Input Needed on How to Improve Conservation Practice Standards
…process, including: Waste Storage Facility; Brush Management; Herbaceous Weed Treatment; Soil Carbon Amendment; Prescribed Burning; Roofs and Covers; Fuel Break; Wildlife Habitat Planting; Drainage Water Management; Nutrient Management; Feed Management;…
American Agriculture History Minute: What the First Europeans Saw When Landing in the New World
…near major rivers. Spring flooding helped renew soil fertility. Ashes from burning trees, burning shrubs and grasses served as additional fertilizer. It’s all part of American agriculture history. That’s today’s…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
…the industry recognizes the need to reduce acreage, state mandates on ag burning prevent growers from doing so. “One of our challenges in the industry is the vineyard removal area,”…
Wildfires Threaten CA Wine Country
…Sites Fire in Colusa County has burned more than 19,000 acres and continues burning. CEO of Fisher Wines, Rob Fisher, discusses the intricacies of growing wine grapes. Light smoke haze…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 06-21-24
…fire burning just miles away from his vineyards. We also talk with Mike Newland, Director of Agriculture Business Development for PERC, and PERC Director of Industry Communications, Patrick Hyland. Tune…
Supporting Community Wildfire Defense Efforts
Supporting community wildfire defense efforts. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Burning old dry grass on the farm. Flaming dry grass on a field. Forest fire. Stubble field…
Hits to Incentive Programs Expected in the Wake of Budget Deficit
…great restrictions regarding emissions, alternatives to burning, water use and conservation, among others. It is only feasible to continue operations with support from incentive programs. Farmers have a lot of…
More Than $100 Million Available for California Conservation
…equipment with updated, cleaner-burning technology. NRCS and Bureau of Reclamation WaterSmart projects that help improve infrastructure, delivery, and application of water on farms are also being supported. Other activities that…