…for another upcoming heatwave beginning this weekend. The forecast calls for cooler overnight temperatures which should allow dairy cows to recover from the heat, so loses should be considerably less….
‘Worst is Over’ for Snow-Melt, Officials Say
…of Water Resources Chief of Flood Operations John Paasch said the heat wave “really ripened the snowpack.” “This heat event brought peak inflows into Pine Flat upwards of 20,000 cubic-feet…
Heat Illness Prevention In California
…the safety of farm laborers and be in full compliance with the Cal-OSHA Heat Illness Prevention (HIP) standard. All employees must be trained in heat illness and the HIP standard…
Fly Control in Cattle Herds
…all the products that are available on the market, it is important to work with local farm advisors to help develop a management plan that can help with fly control….
Fresh Food in Space
…shows the front plate of an oven that can bake bread in microgravity. Credit: Christian Lüthen for Bake in Space Bread has never been welcome aboard because of the safety…
Copyright Office Wants Congress To Handle “Right to Repair”
…a different point of view. “Improper repairs and modifications can void equipment warranties and/or violate applicable safety or environmental laws,” says Natalie Higgins, Vice President of Governmental Affairs and General…
Fascinating Firefly Facts
…glowing tail uses 100% of the energy it produces to emit light. By comparison, the average incandescent light bulb releases 90% of its energy as heat and 10% as light,…
Rural Broadband Improvements will be Costly
The president promised to improve broadband service to rural areas as part of his nationwide infrastructure plan. Bloomberg says it would take roughly $80 billion to expand broadband to all…
Christmas Trees Getting Shaped for Christmas
…in 35 days. And he does it all by himself. He’s been a Christmas tree farmer for many, many years and explains why he’s out in the heat doing it…
In China, Perdue Welcomes U.S. Beef back to Market
…U.S. beef and beef products is a part of the U.S.-China 100-Day Action Plan announced by the Trump Administration on May 11, 2017, with the first shipment of U.S. beef…
Farmers Assess Impact of Recent Heat Wave
…just have to keep the same irrigations to make sure the plant has the moisture.” Rominger said he won’t know how his tomatoes fared until they reach the processing plant….
Food Safety for the Fourth of July
As you prepare for your Fourth of July picnic, food safety has to be at the top of the list. Cathy Isom has some tips on how to have a…
Western View: COOL Lawsuit Ahead
…drives up costs – and food produced in some other countries is cheaper because they don’t follow those safety regulations. For that reason alone it is unfair to our growers…
Research on Pests and Beneficial Species Funding from USDA
…plants, pests, or beneficial species. The research is expected to lead to innovative, environmentally sound strategies to manage agricultural pests and beneficial species. The recipients of the fiscal year 2016…