…effects of chicken production on key environmental issues like pollution, water quality and transportation. Consumers surveyed believe these issues have a high environmental cost, but their knowledge and understanding of…
National FFA’s Washington Leadership Conference Instills Importance of Growth, Leadership, Community Service
…wide-ranging and high-impact community service initiatives and implement their plans with the help of their FFA chapters upon return home. Students in recent years have promoted agricultural literacy; brought attention…
Prevention is Key for California Tree Nut Growers
…practices, proactive tools and preventive measures into their management routines to protect their high-value tree nut investments. Scout for Issues Early Growers should be involved in good, standard agronomic scouting….
USDA Expecting the Most Cotton Exports in a Decade
…decade. “USDA has projected 2019 U.S. exports of 17 million bales,” said Dr. Jody Campiche, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council. “Which would be the highest…
Weeds With High Medicinal Value
…High Medicinal Value Stinging nettle If there’s weeds growing in the yard, there’s a good chance they could have medicinal properties. So before yanking them out or controlling with weed…
USDA Opens Signup for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…funding through CIG are identified in the funding announcement and may change annually to focus on new and emerging, high priority natural resource concerns. State Competition – The CIG state…
Unseasonable Rains Contribute to Weed Control Issues
The series of recent storms that swept through California could create increased weed control issues. The cooler than average temperatures and significant rainfall through Memorial Day weekend will likely require…
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Pays Dividends to American Farmers and Exporters
…future for high-quality U.S. agricultural exports. Colombian Macro-economic Trends and Changing Demographics In addition to CPTA, political stability and a dynamic economy have contributed to Colombia becoming the United States’…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-28-19
…sales hit an all-time high, and input is sought for groundwater treatment program grants. All that and much more in today’s Farm City Newsday. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored…
Third Californian Ever Selected for Partners in Advocacy Leadership Class
…Colorado, Sarah Ison from Ohio, Derek Orth from Wisconsin, and Kyle Wilson from Utah. The PAL curriculum is designed to be a high-level, executive training program to prepare participants to…
Cherries Not the Only Crop to Experience Storm Damage
Many reports have been highlighting the storm damage caused in California cherry crops, however, several other crops also experienced varying levels of damage. Liz Hudson, who owns and operates Hudson…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
…including crops like soybeans, corn, wheat, cotton, rice, and sorghum; livestock products like milk and pork; and many fruits, nuts, and other crops. High tariffs disrupt normal marketing patterns, raising…
Grow Healthy Fruits to Match Diet Needs
…sometimes be tricky. Just because it’s a fruit, doesn’t always mean it’s 100-percent healthy for us. The biggest drawback to fruit is their high natural sugar content, though there are…
High Protein Grain You Can Grow in Your Garden
…your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. High Protein Grain You Can Grow in Your Garden Quinoa flakes Quinoa is a pseudo-grain that is high in protein…