…CRISPR calf and his ability to generate more male offspring presents significant value potential for the livestock industry. While Cosmo is a research animal and neither he nor his offspring…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…adaptability, biomass yield and nutrition as livestock feed,” Bachie said. “My findings proved that they indeed adapt and produce high biomass and were nutritionally competent or better than many of the…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…solution to the supply chain challenges many growers and producers are experiencing due to COVID-19, and a solution that would also help connect additional food with communities in need.” Representative…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Not All Nematodes Are Bad
Nematodes are usually a bad word for producers. In this episode of Making Sense of Biologicals, USDA’s Dr. David Shapiro is back to inform growers that there are also beneficial…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
…by providing support for agricultural producers, growers, and processors impacted by coronavirus, including producers, growers, and processors of specialty crops, non-specialty crops, dairy, livestock and poultry, including livestock and poultry…
The Western View: Mystery Packets From China Causing a Stir in US
…that is harmful to livestock. The seeds could also be part of what is called a ‘brushing’ scheme. Criminals buy some cheap item, then sends it off to a real…
Lawmakers Call for Funding to Support State and County Fairs
…in promoting agribusiness and developing the next generation of food producers. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Improvements Coming to the Livestock Insurance Program
…2021 crop year, there be changes implemented in the Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) insurance program for cattle and swine. “These changes build upon RMA’s continued effort to make livestock policies…
Conservation at Work: Prescribed Grazing and Tools To Do So
Producers can help to maximize the efficiency of their grazing practices and help improve environmental conditions by adopting a prescribed grazing approach. California NRCS Area Rangeland Management Specialist, Madeline Milner…
Conservation at Work: Managing Tree Stand Increases Land Health
…full interview. The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Conservation at Work video series documents how producers and landowners are using individual practices to improve their land and save time and money….
Week in Review: New HLB Treatment Shows Promise, Burger King Makes A Stink About Methane
…that has sparked a passionate conversation about methane emissions from livestock. Employers would be best served by communicating to employees that many of the company’s COVID-19 safety measures should also…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-17-20
Today’s show is filled with stories including another reason for grape producers to mitigate mealybug in their vineyards, FMC partnering with Nutrien Ag Solutions for a pilot program in Salinas…
Lawmakers Encourage Better Dairy Access in Japan
…disadvantage in this important dairy market,” President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation Jim Mulhern said in a news release. California producers stand to gain significantly if dairy…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released After Months of Work
…other agencies, agricultural producers, and UC scientists, we will continue our work to develop a roadmap that can be used by all Californians to manage pests more safely and sustainably.”…