…three pairs of leaves at the end of the plant to take home. And once in the kitchen, use tongues to handle them safely for culinary preparation. I’m Cathy Isom……
Almond Board: Low-Dust Harvest Equipment Demos
…Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations. As a Federal Marketing Order, it is important to note that the Almond Board is not involved with and is expressly prohibited from setting field…
John Deere Equipment About to Get Smarter
…Agricultural and Biological Engineers for development of the LettuceBot. “Blue River is advancing precision agriculture by moving farm management decisions from the field level to the plant level,” says Jorge…
Wind, Rain Hit Central Valley Vineyards
…quarter of an inch of rain. Raisin grapes in most areas had already been set out to be dried in the field by late-summer heat. Adding moisture at this stage…
ROXY Rice Unveiled at Rice Field Day
The update on ROXY rice research was one of the most intriguing portions of the annual Rice Field Day that was held on August 30, at the Rice Experiment Station….
Fall Foods to Forage
…fields to find the goods. But for beginners, the trick for getting started is to tackle only a couple of plants at a time. The only tools you’ll need are…
Agri View: Energy to Produce Food
…that means. It is simply a system of measurement. Most consumer use for energy is in preparation and storage of their food. And, energy use increases every year. It is…
Agri View: Farmers and Bees
…chemicals to protect the field. It is easy for anybody to see. Dispense with the chemicals to protect the crops and there would be little for bees to pollinate. So,…
Google Helps Santa Clara County 4-H
…practical experiences to allow participants to better understand the field of computer science. Santa Clara County 4-H is also partnering with Youth Alliance, based in Hollister, along with Sacred Heart…
Almond Board: Internship at the Almond Board
…Order, it is important to note that the Board is not involved with and is expressly prohibited from setting field or market prices. The Board is composed of 10 members….
Harvey Impact on Texas Agriculture
…bales in the field and high storage levels. The storm came at what one cotton gin operator called “the worst possible time.” Southeast Texas agriculture has extensive damage from the…
Improving Livestock Digestion with GMO Clover
Researchers with Forage Genetics International are studying the effects that genetically engineered white clover has on livestock digestion. Field testing began this year in Wisconsin, under a permit from the…
Perdue Announces Tony Tooke as New Forest Service Chief
…Alabama, the Oconee NF in Georgia, and the DeSoto NF in Mississippi. His other field assignments were Timber Management Assistant, Other Resource Assistant, Silviculturist, and Forester on six Ranger Districts…
U.S. Forest Service Chief Tidwell Announces Retirement
…we have relied on Chief Tidwell’s experience and counsel, drawing on his years of experience both in the field and in Washington. The Forest Service will miss the benefit of…