…to gather data and information necessary to support future action and move closer to the national target of a 25 percent reduction in Salmonella illnesses. Despite consistent reductions in the…
Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Three
…of diets promising a reduction of fat on stubborn bellies or bingo wings. Trust me when I tell you that no diet or exercise program can spot reduce fat in…
Urban Agriculture Grants and Cooperative Agreements Selected by USDA
…Planning Projects and 11 Implementation Projects are being supported by $4.75 million in funding from USDA. USDA is also investing approximately $1.92 million in Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction…
Week in Review: Port Congestion as Bad as Ever, USDA to Invest in Drought Relief
…climate neutral by 2050, and methane reduction will be the key to achieving the goal. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the latest agricultural headlines every week….
Climate Neutral: Getting Beef and Dairy There by 2050
…and Director of the CLEAR Center at UC Davis, points out that California farmers have already made significant progress. As California law requires a 40 percent reduction of emissions from…
Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Two
…bodyweight in ounces of water, and minimizing processed food. Lots of sleep and reduction of stress are essential as well. If you’re curious about a specific diet hack, let me…
Propane Prices Heading Higher
…89.3 million barrels a year ago. The Energy Information Administration says that’s a 35 percent reduction in stocks year-over-year. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau…
Almond Update: Sweeper and Pickup Tips to Reduce Dust
…also help to address dust issues by spreading gravel, water, or dust reduction products on unpaved roads. More information on how to reduce dust during harvest is available online from…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-12-21
…dust in your almond orchards, a water coalition urging the House to act quickly on the infrastructure bill and the optimism for moving forward to address water following the curtailment…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-05-21
…reduce harvest dust in almond orchards by 50 percent and the adoption of the emergency curtailment order by the state water board. Tune in to the show for these news…
Almond Update: Diligent Industry Efforts to Reduce Dust at Harvest
…Brian Wahlbrink noted the successes he’s seen with off-ground harvest and dust reduction. “Some of the benefits of off-ground harvest beyond reducing dust is keeping dust and mites out of…
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
…costs for chipping their trees, or watering the roads to keep the dust down, or sending in tests for their wells to third-party consultants, that might cost hundreds or even…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-29-21
…picks up, the regulatory pressure on California production having an impact globally, and get the low down on almond grower’s experience with dust reduction in this week’s Almond Update. Tune…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Details Grower’s Experience with Dust Reduction
A recent episode of the Almond Journey podcast from the Almond Board of California (ABC) highlights one producer’s experiences with dust reduction. Bret Sill is the ranch manager for Sill…