…is research leader of the ARS Carl Hayden Bee Research Center in Tucson, Arizona. By consulting the probability table for the likelihood of a colony having a minimum of six frames of…
Why, When, and How to Prune Your Blueberries
…spindly looking canes. Your end result should be a plant that is narrow at the base and has an open center. Much like a small apple tree. I’m Cathy Isom……
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…United States. The National Education Center for Agricultural Safety is providing informative Webinars each day of the week. Each day of National Farm Safety & Health Week has a theme…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…intermittent and ephemeral streams that farmers use for drainage and irrigation. Most importantly, it also covered lands adjacent to waters such as farm fields. Prior to the 2015 rule, EPA’s…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…more information, visit farmers.gov DMC webpage or contact your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…service center or visit farmers.gov/recover. Future Insurance Coverage Requirements Both insured and uninsured producers are eligible to apply for WHIP+. But all producers receiving WHIP+ payments will be required to purchase crop…
Registration Open for Annual Nutrient Management Conference
…vineyard. Presentations and breakout sessions will begin on October 29, featuring information on nitrogen and irrigation management as well as organic amendments. The day will conclude with a poster session…
Upcoming Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at KARE
Trial block of alfalfa at Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center The 2019 Alfalfa and Forage Field Day is coming up on Thursday, September 19 at the Kearney Agricultural Research…
Pork Industry Receives USDA Grant to Open ASF Dialogue in Asia
…with new cases appearing throughout Southeast Asia and China. While there are no reported cases of ASF in the U.S., a grant recently awarded to the Swine Health Information Center…
Alternative Meats Full of Alternative Ingredients
…the products are. The Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) is working to educate consumers on what types of ingredients are used in plant-based meat products. As part of the effort,…
First Annual California Food Expo Less Than Two Weeks Away
…the other awards presented such as the Fred Ruiz Award and the New Product Awards. The Golden State Award is a brand-new award this year and will be centered on…
Trade Mission to Mexico for California Specialty Crop Suppliers
An outbound trade mission to California’s southern neighbor for specialty crop suppliers is coming up in a few months. The California Center for International Trade Development, also known as CITD, is putting…
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports in Canada
…to Statistics Canada’s 2016 Census. This percentage of immigrants represents the largest proportion among G8 countries. By point of comparison, the Pew Research Center states that immigrants account for 13.6…
Prune Harvest Around The Corner, Considerations from UCCE
…in the orchard start changing color. Harvest can be expected roughly 30 days after this change. For more on harvest timing, see sacvalleyorchards.com/prunes/horticulture-prunes/prune-harvest-timing/. Time your irrigation cut-off to improve dry-away ratios, reduce…