…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…
Ten to Participate in Leadership Farm Bureau
…ranchers. Class members participate in personal-development, teambuilding and communications training, and advocate on behalf of Farm Bureau in both Sacramento and Washington, D.C. The group will also conduct field studies…
$20 Million Committed to Innovative Conservation Projects
…producers and the environment. Projects may include on-farm pilot projects and field demonstrations, and are funded to accelerate the transfer and adoption of promising technologies to landowners in order to…
California Small Farm Conference Begins This Weekend
…members of the small-scale farming community and the general public. Sunday, March 9th: •Ticketed attendees participate in one of the four field courses designed to provide valuable hands-on education at…
AFBF Joins Initiative To Give Farmers Control of Data They Collect
…they do in their fields,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said. “Harnessing that proprietary information for field-level efficiency and effectiveness is the key that will unlock more profitability and the greater…
Almond Board: Nitrogen Sampling
…control and statistical analysis and dissemination. As a Federal Marketing Order, it is important to note that the Board is not involved with and is expressly prohibited from setting field…
ACP Education for Northern California
…region • Regulatory update and review • Citrus movement • Nursery protocols • Treatment protocols and options for growers and nurseries • In the field and nursery best practices •…
NFU Joins Field to Market, Continues Support for Sustainable Agriculture
…pleased to welcome the National Farmers Union to Field to Market,” said Rod Snyder, president of Field to Market. “We look forward to working together to help farmers evaluate and…
Asian Wasps Could Help Stink Bug Control
…“generalist predators” have been observed feeding on BMSB – such as lacewings, mantids, earwigs, lady beetles, assassin bugs, pirate bugs, big-eyed bugs and spiders. Field research has also found that…