…magic because of a lack of diversity in plant vegetation throughout the year. Thus, the almond fields of California need more types of crops planted that will attract bees year-round….
NCGA Disappointed with Senate Vote
…state labeling legislation will soon harm both the American families who grow food and those who buy it. Given the overwhelming scientific evidence of the safety of this technology and…
Conaway on Senate Failure to Advance GMO Labeling Legislation
…farmers and ranchers. “There are many marketing techniques available to provide consumers with information about the products they choose to purchase. Biotechnology is not an issue of safety. Therefore, government…
Farm to School Programs Invest in Local Economies
…the 2014-2015 school year, and another 16 percent – more than 2,000 districts – have plans to start in the future. The census results show that farm to school programs…
Today is National Ag Day
…Corn Poppin’ Facts Popcorn pops because water is stored in a small circle of soft starch in each kernel. As the kernel is heated, the water heats, the droplet of…
Grain Bin Safety
…nominate your fire department , go to http://www.grainbinsafetyweek.com/. Fast Facts-Grain Handling Safety Coalition (.pdf) Grain-Safety info sheet (.pdf) Head to Toe Grain Safety (.pdf) Safe Storage and Handling of Grain…
Agri View: Avian Flu…Again?
Everett Griner talks about a new case of Avian Flu in today’s Agri View. Avian Flu…Again? From USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection…
$14.5 Million in Available Funding for Plant-Biotic Research
…interactions between plants and their viral, bacterial, oomycete, fungal, plant, and invertebrate symbionts, pathogens and pests. This joint program supports projects focused on current and emerging model and non-model systems,…
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…
Safeguarding California – Climate Change Implementation Action Plan for Agriculture
…with partners and stakeholders to find new ways to build resilience in the sector. Link to Safeguarding California Agricultural Sector Plan Link to full Safeguarding California: Implementation Actions Plans report…
Growing Safely – Tractor Safety
…and Road Rules (.pdf) No Rider Policy (.pdf) Power take-off two chances (.pdf) PTO Safety for Adults (.pdf) PTO Safety Info (.pdf) PTO Safety Tips (.pdf) Tractor Roll-Over Safety (.pdf)…
Child Safety on the Farm
…Safety is No Accident.” Check out this farm safety material: Agritourism Practices.pdf Appropriate tasks for Kids.pdf Farm Safety for Kids.pdf Farm Safety of Children and Families.pdf Hearing Safety.pdf Heat Stress.pdf…
Farm and Ranch Safety Week
…Farm Safety during Agricultural Safety Awareness Week While National Farm Safety Week is recognized during fall harvest, in reality spring planting season is the most dangerous time of the year…
Five Lessons for California from Australia’s Drought
…increase supply, Australia invested $7.2 billion in desalination and recycled water plants. But the benefit was short lived in some places. Post-drought many of those plants are no longer running….