…project included UC Davis scientists Tingting Zhu, Le Wang, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada scientist Frank You. The study was published online in Horticulture Research. The research was funded by the California…
Another Online Tool for Pest and Disease Management
There is now another online tool for producers trying to identify issues in the field. The United States Department of Food and Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)…
Almond Update: Lots of Nutrients and Water Management Education Coming Up
…partnering with UC Cooperative Extension for a series of three workshops and then will hold their ‘In The Orchard Workshop’ series on similar topics. Cooper said continuing education would be…
USDA Announces Launch of the Start Simple with MyPlate Campaign
…put these tips into action. Online resources include the MyPlate Plan and widget, a tip sheet (PDF, 1 MB), the MyPlate Action Guide, a one-week menu template (PDF, 498 KB), as well as a toolkit for nutrition professionals….
FFA Chapters Use Innovative Microsoft Solution to Delve Deeper Into Agriculture
…an online dashboard that provides insights to help students. In addition to the kits, FFA and Microsoft are working together to create activity guides and resources to help chapters get…
Annual Survey Finds 80% of Producers Believe Beef Checkoff Drives Beef Demand
…phone vs. online polling. “Online polling suffers from very low participation and can result in a skewed picture of the audience being surveyed,” said Hoffman. “These polls often garner emotional…
Petition for New Air Quality Standards Related to Wildfire Smoke
…will officially be taken on the petition, but information on what has been proposed is available. “Employers and the public can go online right now and see the division’s response. …
Survey Evaluating Energy Costs of Groundwater Pumping Remains Open
A research project looking into the energy costs associated with groundwater pumping is seeking participation from growers via an online survey of farms and ranches. Producers are being encouraged to…
Satellites Can Monitor Evapotranspiration Down To A Quarter-Acre
…to see how well the system works and Bridenstine hopes they can get to the point where any grower can find the data online to make educated irrigation decisions. “From the…
Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session Open to Producers
…to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID USDA–2019–0001. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. You may also submit written comments at the listening session. Comments received…
USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 14 Deadline for Market Facilitation Program
…MFP applications are available online at www.farmers.gov/MFP. Applications can be completed at a local FSA office or submitted electronically either by scanning, emailing or faxing. To locate or contact your local FSA office,…
USDA Launches High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Resource Guide
…to broadband services in rural communities. It is free and available to the public online, and can be easily printed for offline use. USDA’s launch of the e-Connectivity Toolkit closely…
Gardeners Preserving with a Pressure Canner
…for these delicate foods to handle. High-quality pressure canners can be found at your local farmer-supply stores or online. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Well-Known Uesugi Farms Closing Doors
…the online statement. The statement mentions market conditions were one of the contributing factors to the tough decision. Aiello talked last year about how difficult it is to remain profitable…