…for farmers. Farm Bureau wants to raise awareness of this fact to those involved in production agriculture by sponsoring Agriculture Safety Awareness Week just prior to spring planting season. Spring…
$20 Million Committed to Innovative Conservation Projects
…with limited resources. In 2015, for example, the Minnesota Food Association was awarded funds to assist with the transfer of proven conservation technologies used in organic systems to historically underserved…
Garden on a Budget
…and garden shears can go a long way in a modest garden. 7. Skip the chemicals and grow organic Grow your garden the old-fashioned way, and skip the chemicals. Those…
Agri View: Soil Care
…things depends on soil. Filtering and buffering potential pollutants – The minerals and microbes in soil are responsible for filtering, buffering, degrading, immobilizing, and detoxifying organic and inorganic materials, including…
Commodity Classic Underway
…are going to affect your bottom line. How new technology and innovation can impact your profitability and production. So take full advantage of the educational sessions offered throughout Commodity Classic….
Livestock Review
California Milk Production California milk producers had a total of 1.78 million milk cows for January that produced 3.44 billion pounds of milk. Milk production is up 2 percent from…
Almond Board: Nitrogen Sampling
…California. While compliance is still a crucial part of its activities, the Board now engages in production, nutrition and market research, advertising and promotion in domestic and international markets, quality…
Getting Garden Ready
…it’s good to get your garden started early. He’ll show you how he plants potatoes, and don’t miss farm manager Chris doing his “Go Organic” dance. Learn more at http://www.pallensmith.com….
Bayer AgVocacy Forum: Be an #AgVocate
…food production at the invitation-only event. AgNet West News Director Sabrina Hill is at the event, and talks with Rob Schrick, Bayer CropScience horticulture manager. Schrick Listen to the interview…
Increasing Organic Matter in Orchards
Research is showing some big benefits of increasing organic matter in orchard soils and a resent demonstration showed just one way of doing so. Increasing Organic Matter in Orchards University…
Bus Stop Farmers Markets
…Bay Beautiful. The produce is provided by Florida Urban Organics, a bio-organic operation in nearby Riverview, Florida. The USDA chipped in $98,000 to make the farmers market happen, as well…
Agri View: Food Protection
…severe abdominal pain, and vomiting. Usually, little or no fever is present. Symptoms of HUS include decreased urine production, dark or tea-colored urine, and facial pallor. Duration of Illness 5-10…
NFU Joins Field to Market, Continues Support for Sustainable Agriculture
…unite the agricultural supply chain in defining, measuring and advancing the sustainability of agriculture production in the United States. “For the 200,000 family farm and ranch members of NFU, sustainability…
New Dairy Conference Focuses on Golden State
…dairy production in California. Continuing Education: American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists: Approved for 10 CEUs. California Certified Crop Advisor: Approved for 2 CEUs. See the full agenda from the…