…California, including loans and other disaster assistance programs. New Farmers U.S. Agriculture Secretary Perdue and Steve Records, the Vice-President of Field Operations for SCORE signing the SCORE Agreement. In August,…
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…and tillage systems, edge-of-field monitoring, crop rotations and intercropping systems. Soil Health: Supporting both cropping and grazing systems, in a variety of climatic zones, that incorporate soil health management systems…
Tips to Keep Holiday Food Safe at Home or When Traveling
…traditional dishes and family recipes that require specific preparations. When cooking these delicious party foods, make sure to cook them to the correct internal temperatures to destroy food poisoning bacteria….
USDA Ends Prevented Planting +10 Percent Option
…field offices, USDA eliminated the Prevented Planting +10 Percent Option for the 2018 crop year and future crop years. USDA kept the five percent option for farmers, though analysis shows…
APHIS Wildlife Services to Begin Field Trials on Feral Swine Toxic Bait
…swine. First, on November 6, 2017, APHIS Wildlife Services (WS) received an Experimental Use Permit (EUP) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to conduct sodium nitrite toxic bait field trials…
Yara North America Highlights Conservation at Almond Conference
…while also helping to improve water and nutrient use efficiency. Following extensive research and associated field trials through a joint effort with various agronomists, Yara has also put together a…
Chowchilla Dairy Farmer Named 2017 Conservation Agriculture Farmer Innovator
…and use of conservation agriculture systems on his farm. “Mike McRee has been extremely willing to share his experiences with others and has graciously hosted numerous public field days at…
General Mills Contributes to National Wheat Foundation
…their agronomists, and Soil Health Partnership Field Managers will train new and existing farm staff in advanced nutrient management and tillage methods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
H-2A Minimum Wage for Guest Workers Likely to Rise in Several States
The minimum wage for H-2A guest workers is likely to rise in several states during 2018. The National Ag Statistics Service surveys the prevailing wages of field and livestock workers…
Almond Board: Thanksgiving Message
…that the Board is prohibited from lobbying and setting field or market prices. The Board of Directors is composed of 10 members, five growers and five handlers, who are annually…
Vibrant Purple Sweet Potatoes are a Healthful Thanksgiving Surprise
…sweet potato variety trials with A.V. Thomas Produce supervisor Frank Lucas, left, and field manager George Guitierrez, center. That doesn’t close the door on purple/purples for California’s other growers interested…
California’s Future Farmers Impress Secretary Perdue
Programs like 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) are integral components of training the next generation for success in the agriculture industry. However, even with proper preparation, there are…
Weather Causes California Rice To Take Hit in 2017
…their fields planted in time, with many skipping some of the steps they typically take when getting their fields ready for planting. The late spring rains also prevented some growers…
Almond Matters: Getting Proactive with Preemergents
…toughest weeds that farmers have to contend with in today’s agricultural production,” Field Market Development and Research Field Representative Tino Lopez said. “The fall germinating bio-type of fleabane and marestail…