…any available data. In preparation for Phase One, wineries should review the County’s definition of “Production” and its own operations to determine whether they are in compliance with their use…
Agri View: Inventions and Agriculture
…cotton became entrenched. Advertisement for the twine binder version of the McCormick reaper. Caption reads: “The People’s Favorite! The World-Renowned McCormick Twine Binder! Victorious in over 100 Field Trials! New…
Agri View: Corn Facts
…farmers are projected to bring in a record 13.5 billion bushels. Much of that – at least 58 percent – is dent corn or “field corn,” the kind grown primarily…
CDFA Fertilization Guidelines for Irrigated Agriculture Expanded
…for your specific field are important for an optimal fertilization program. Adjustments depend on expected yield, soil properties, local weather conditions, and crop management. Consideration of the multiple pathways of…
Confusing Chicken Labels
…table! See (and share) the journey of the all-American chicken from the chicken farm to your table in this infographic. In preparation for the arrival of baby chicks, barns are…
Virtual Tour Shows Students Smart Farms
…conjunction with Discovery Education, is providing high school students nationwide with a firsthand glimpse into contemporary agriculture through The Smart Farm: Where Technology and Innovation Meet live virtual field trip…
National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
…dinner in 1862. Far from being as Irish as a shamrock field, this St. Patrick’s Day classic is as American as apple pie. Try one of the following recipes: (from:…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…crops instead of the rich alfalfa and clover fields that previously offered a healthy habitat for bee pollination has caused a steady decline in bee population. Additionally, fewer wildflower fields…
Citrus Research Board Hires Dr. Melinda Klein as Chief Research Scientist
…at Cornell University studying zinc transport processes under the advisement of Dr. Leon Kochian. As she possess substantial experience and a wealth of knowledge in lab/greenhouse/field-based projects on maize, soybean,…
Growing Organics? FSA Can Help
…We recently announced that we’ll be providing financial assistance to organic producers to establish up to 20,000 acres of conservation buffer zones, which are protective natural borders along fields that…
Today is National Ag Day
…right in the field. About 25% of all iceberg lettuce is made into fresh cut salads. What’s up Doc? The plant pigment that gives carrots and other vegetables their vivid…
Growing Safely – Rural Road Safety
Agricultural Safety Awareness-Rural Road Safety Drive with Reason, It’s Farming Season! This time of year, farmers are busy working in the fields and driving tractors, farm trucks, wagons and large…
Diversified Ag Field for College Students
The field of college students pursuing degrees related to agriculture, food and forestry careers is diversifying. That story ahead on This Land of Ours. Diversified Ag Field for College Students…
Growing Safely – Tractor Safety
Continuing with Ag Safety Week, in today’s video, Growing Safely – Tractor Safety, A farmer shares the details of a near-fatal tractor rollover accident. Bill Field from Purdue University shares…