…since the Victorian era. They’re easy to grow indoors, flourish in a wide variety of conditions and rarely have any issues. Some people call Spider plants ribbon plants or spider…
Strategizing Better Agricultural Engagement with Public Officials
…As legislators have a myriad of issues to consider when crafting policy, agricultural concerns need to be addressed and communicated in a manner that fits in that context. “I’d really…
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…wheat, which can be used to develop novel whole grain products and is a more efficient substrate for ethanol production. (p. 141) USDA issues the report each year on technology-transfer…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…of Section 8703 to the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society. Good Neighbor Authority: On May 31, 2019, Forest Service distributed non-financial templates to field offices for implementation of Good Neighbor…
Right Fertilizer for the Ultimate Tomato Harvest
…over your garden, check your soil. Adding fertilizer without knowing the nutrient composition of your soil may lead to over-fertilizing, which is wasteful and may cause growth issues. The biggest tip…
Input Sought for Development of Climate-Resilient Water System
…community members to submit feedback on what California can do to address current and future water-related issues. “California’s water history shows that the most durable solutions involve collaboration,” said CDFA…
Chinese Trade Negotiations to Continue at G20 Summit
…time now, as neither of the countries have been able to come to agree on two central issues. At a recent roundtable in Minnesota, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Steve…
‘Young Farmers Success Act’ to Relieve Agricultural Student Loan Debt
…bill aims to relieve some of the financial burdens on students pursuing an agricultural career. The bill summary states its intention “to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to…
Another Step Closer to Understanding Smoke Exposure in Winegrapes
With the House Appropriations Committee’s approval of a bill that includes $1.5 million in funding for issues related to smoke exposure in winegrapes, researchers will have a better opportunity to…
U.S. Pork Producers Seek Main Course, Not Crumbs
…markets, most notably China, are hampering growth and have caused severe financial harm to U.S. hog farmers, National Pork Producers Council Vice President and Counsel of Global Government Affairs Nick…
Educating Urban Water Users on Agricultural Water Needs
The California Farm Water Coalition (CFWC) continues its effort to better educate urban water users about the issues the agricultural industry is working to overcome. The coalition has been shifting…
Additional Tariffs Still on the Table Despite Latest Agreement with Mexico
…migrant flows and asylum issues, to be completed and announced within 90 days, if necessary.” The White House initially announced plans for a five percent tariff to be imposed on…
Addressing the Financial Challenges of Small Farms
…Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting about addressing the financial concerns of small farms. “We have to be willing to do one or the other: we either need to lessen…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-05-19
…update on its salmon project. This week’s Almond Matters segment also highlights the impact of the spring rain on potential Alternaria issues in almond orchards. About the Author Brian German…