…to the Dairy Margin Coverage safety net program updating the feed cost formula to better reflect the actual cost dairy farmers pay for high quality alfalfa. This change will be…
Growing a Unique and Tasty Veggie that Chefs Love
…salinity to the soil, pots make sense. The optimal temperature for salty ice plant is 68°F to 86°F. It requires full sun and can survive in temperatures as low as…
Health Bite: Comparing Milk and Alternatives
…different foods to find our taste preference. If keeping calories low or high is the primary goal, the lightest option is almond milk at just 30 calories per cup. Whole…
Infrastructure Bill to Improve Broadband Access with $65 Billion in Support
…Americans are going without high-speed broadband internet. With farming technology continuing to advance, the importance of high-speed internet access becomes critical. Farmers and ranchers routinely adapt to new production practices…
Fennel Has a Long Growing History, a Multitude of Uses
…in Italian cooking. It’s high in fiber, low in calories, and full of healthy nutrients like vitamin C and potassium. Common fennel has an anise-like flavor with feathery leaves and…
LGMA to Implement Risk-Based Preharvest Testing Requirement
…So, looking at whatever factors might be a potential risk to a lettuce or leafy greens crops whether its animal proximity, its water runoff, its high winds or weather events,…
Transfer Tax Provision of American Families Plan Causes Alarm
…be as high as 43.4 percent, is the worst idea that has been proposed in terms of its impact on agriculture in my lifetime,” Peterson wrote in an editorial. “This…
Health Bite: Diet Myths
…still a wise choice. Most experts agree on the following: Eat mostly whole foods Choose high quality protein sources Fruits and vegetables are good Stick with high nutrient density (fewer…
Delicious and Nutritious Leafy Greens to Grow in the Home Garden
…to grow in well-drained soil with lots of organic matter. Plant in spring, before the temperatures rise, or in fall, about a month before the first frost. Heatwave Blend is…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…of drought. He said that USDA understands the hardships growers are facing due to the “toxic mix” of rising temperatures, lack of rainfall, early snowmelt, and wildfire events. POSITIVE OUTLOOK…
Monterey County Agriculture Drops Below $4 Billion in Value
…value, which totaled a little more than $3.9 billion. The theme of the report was ‘Resilience in Adversity,’ highlighting the challenges that farmers and ranchers endured in 2020. “2020 was…
Vegetables to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
…edible and non-toxic to most herbivores. You can grow any variety for them, and even offer the flowers as treats. While people mostly think of rabbits eating carrots, these high-sugar…
A Few Things to Know When Caring for, and Growing, Lavender
…waterlogged soil, or high humidity. Raised beds can enhance drainage; surrounding plants with a gravel mulch can help increase heat around roots. After flowering, shear plants back a few inches…
Almond Matters: Final Preparations with Harvest on The Way
…Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A.. “With the heat, we’ve had a lot of mite pressure. Mite pressure’s been very, very high, especially in the last two to three weeks.” Burkdoll…