…very active in issues that span education, economic development, health, and equitable access to resources, and has sat on statewide commissions, the Asian Pacific Islander Commission, the California Volunteer Commission,…
Broccoli Plant Problems that Could Threaten Your Harvest
…when growing your own vegetables: pest problems and health issues. And, Broccoli is no exception. Pests seem to love this member of the brassica family. Especially slugs, cabbage flies, and…
MSOB: Understanding Bacillus-Based Products and Grower Needs
…innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and…
AgNet Media Interview with US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on COVID-19 in Rural Areas
…a larger number of cases, this actually impacts health care systems throughout the region and can make it harder to get routine care… Dr. Murthy’s answer continues. Listen to the…
USDA Outlines Long-Term Strategy for Addressing Wildfire Crisis
…Protecting Communities and Improving Resilience in America’s Forests.” The strategy outlines the need to significantly increase fuels and forest health treatments to address the escalating crisis of wildfire danger that…
Agronomic Minute: Adding Biosolutions to Cropping Systems
…yields to protect from pest and disease damage. UPL Technical Service Manager, Emily Smith said biosolutions come in a variety of different forms. “They can be plant health types of…
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
…years and are intended to address resource concerns such as carbon sequestration and soil health in high-priority areas. The program was first piloted in 2021 in four states. NRCS has…
Applications Still Being Accepted for HSP Incentives Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is still accepting applications for the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) Incentives Program. As of January 6, a total of 836 applications have…
Multistate Scientists Seek HLB Tolerance
…yet they live longer, are healthier and yield more fruit than their infected relatives. While numerous projects are searching for solutions to HLB, this one is different because the plants…
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Pest Infestations with Dormant Sprays
…and San Jose scale is essential for maintaining nut quality and tree health. Field Development Manager for Valent U.S.A., Pat Clay said monitoring will be critical for determining what type…
Small Amount of Black Beans adds Multiple Health Benefits
Black Bean And Corn Salsa Recipe Get the recipe on A Southern Soul website./Pinterest image How a small amount of black beans can add multiple health benefits. That’s coming up…
Health Benefits of Holy Basil and How to Use It
The health benefits of Holy Basil and how to use it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Holy Basil Pinterest image Holy Basil Tulsi Tea Holy basil, also…
‘Unprecedented’ Water Allocation for State Water Project
…for water prioritization were identified as health and safety needs and Delta salinity control, endangered species, storage, and finally additional supply allocations if water remains available. DWR has indicated that…
Projects to Support Animal Health Receive More Than $16 Million
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $16.3 million to help protect animal health. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is awarding funding to states,…