In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, most growers are in the middle of their pre-hull split pest management programs. Warm temperatures over the past week have amplified…
Industry Survey Looks at The Impact of Wildfire on Grazing Livestock
…Maier noted. “But what is less known is what the effects are of being exposed to relatively high particle counts over longer periods of time when animals are not in…
How to Use and Plant the Beneficial Weed Goosegrass
…traditional medicine for gallstones and issues with the kidneys and bladder. It’s high in vitamin C and is thought to be beneficial for inflammation as well as many other conditions….
Making Plans for Heat Illness Prevention as Temperatures Rise
With the first official day of summer around the corner, several areas of California are already experiencing triple-digit temperatures. Nonetheless, this does not excuse farm laborers from showing up to…
Health Bite: Eating for Better Mental Health
…eat the rainbow, for starters. A wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables like leafy greens, peppers, and berries, which contain numerous beneficial vitamins and minerals. Foods high in Omega…
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
…to address high-priority conservation and natural resource concerns, which include drought. A total of $11.8 million is being set aside strictly for practices directly related to drought response. Some of…
Best Type of Hay to Buy Depends on the Animals Being Fed
…vary a bit in what kind of hay they tolerate depending on their age. Lactating cows require high-protein hay. Younger calves might have a tough time with coarser hays, like…
MSOB: Delivering Biological Materials Through Bee Vectoring
…inoculum material has been delivered before bees reenter the hive. Temperatures inside beehives are also typically higher than what most fungi can tolerate. Dara said using bee vectoring for delivering…
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
…that need to be addressed. “In sale barns and state meetings across the country, we’re hearing the same story of sky-high input costs and intense market volatility. Across the industry,…
Almond Update: Second Flight of NOW Expected to Be Substantial
It has been an interesting year for navel orangeworm (NOW) pressure in almond orchards. Independent PCA with Valley Ag Consulting Services, Tracy Miller said that trap counts were much higher…
U.S. Officials Taking Action on USMCA Dairy Dispute
…partners on notice that they must play by the rules. I am hopeful of a swift resolution that allows Canadian consumers access to high-quality U.S. dairy products and delivers the…
Health Bite: Calories 101
…individual has different caloric needs based on size, sex, age, muscle mass, metabolism, activity level and more. Some foods are high in calories based on their weight, like cheese, nuts,…
Just a Few Helpful Tips for Growing Great Strawberries
…they are kept in sunlight, at least, six hours a day. And, stay up on routine waterings. For outside plants, if temperatures are going to drop below freezing, it’s best…
Internal Cooking Temp Remains Same Even if Price of Meat is Higher at Market
Proper internal cooking temperatures remain the same, even if the price of meat is higher at the market. Meat prices at the grocery store might be a little higher for…