…close to 15,000 acres, destroying 22 structures. It is now listed as 80 percent contained thanks in part to lower temperatures and higher humidity. The County Fire began on June…
Anger Rises as Tariffs Take Effect
Lawmakers may have left steamy Washington, D.C., for cooler temperatures, but Politico says they’ve only just begun to heat up talks to kill President Donald Trump’s rapidly spreading tariff war….
Agri View: Favorite Food in the World
…Any way you look at it. It is the number one choice of food items sold in most restaurants. Some places, the price of a hamburger can be as high…
Celebrating National Strawberry Parfait Day
…layer into a perfect parfait. Have it for breakfast, lunch, dinner or anytime during the day. Strawberries are just 49 calories per serving are high in vitamin C, and a…
Help Your Summer Garden Survive the Heat Wave
We know what to do to protect ourselves from the high temperatures. Our plants in our gardens don’t. Cathy Isom has some ways to help your garden survive a heat…
USDA Supports Local Foods in Schools through Farm to School Grants
…enables the harvest of lettuce and tilapia, which will be used in school meals at Oneida Nation High School. “From pre-K to high school, farm to school programs benefit everyone…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Healthy During Hull Split
…spring and it has helped keep mite populations low. As warmer temperatures are on the way for many parts of California, monitoring for mites is going to become even more…
NPPC Testifies at USTR Hearing on Thailand’s GSP Eligibility
…excessive import permit fees and high tariffs on agricultural products. U.S. pork producers currently face retaliatory tariffs in key export markets, such as China and Mexico, at a time of…
Celebrating National Turkey Lovers Month
…of ways for each meal of the day. It is high in protein, which is important for building lean muscle mass and staying active. In fact, a three-ounce serving of…
Senate Agriculture Committee Leaders Find Common Ground in Bipartisan Farm Bill
…access Investing in Rural America Connecting rural America by expanding high-speed internet Fighting the opioid epidemic with prevention and treatment efforts Investing in water infrastructure for rural communities Preserving renewable…
APHIS Wildlife Services Conducts First Field Trial of Feral Swine Toxic Bait
…and bacon. When eaten in high doses over a short period of time, it is toxic to feral swine. The mode of death is similar to carbon monoxide poisoning. Once…
USDA Announces $309 Million Investment in Rural Electric Utilities
…This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov….
Celebrating National Cheese Day
…and even wood smoke, are used as flavor agents that give cheese unique taste and texture. Cheese is high in fat, calcium and protein. It’s very healthy, but don’t forget…
Almond Matters: Addressing Alternaria Issues
…April. Leaf moisture combined with warm temperatures can create an ideal environment for Alternaria issues to develop and being diligent with field monitoring is a high priority. “Probably the biggest…