…Washington, D.C. and across the country beginning in January of 2020. These include livestock marketing; federal lands; agriculture and food policy; cattle health and well-being; property rights and environmental management…
DPR Update on Chlorpyrifos, Glyphosate, Sulfoxaflor
…as glyphosate products continue to be involved in ongoing litigation, despite EPA’s announcement that the material is not considered to be a public health risk. Several counties have also been…
Easy to Grow Exotic and Flavorful Cabbage
…plant’s health. I’m Cathy Isom… How to Grow Chinese Cabbage – Napa Cabbage – TIPS Growing Cabbage From Seeds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKdf7y_iw4I Hollis & Nancy’s Homestead How to grow Chinese Cabbage also…
Perfect Turkey for Small Scale Farming
…inches off the ground because heavy birds can develop leg problems by hopping off high places. Beltsville Small White Turkeys are not specifically susceptible to any health issues. However, Blackhead…
New Smoke Exposure Regulation Arriving at Height of Fire Season
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board has unanimously approved new regulations pertaining to wildfires and smoke exposure. The decision comes after an emergency rulemaking proposal was…
Pork Industry Battling Challenges From Trade to Labor Shortage
…U.S. pork producers are working to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF), an animal disease affecting only pigs and with no human health or food safety risks, Herring…
EPA Registers Long-Term Uses of Sulfoxaflor While Ensuring Strong Pollinator Protection
Registration provides benefits to growers and is supported by strong science that shows minimal risks for pollinators WASHINGTON (EPA) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a long-term…
Rural Broadband Will Boost Economy, Improve Sustainability and Animal Welfare
…farmers to apply less water, protect soil health and precisely plant seeds, which also helps farmers save money. “After we collect this data, we must transfer it from our machines…
19 Growing Herbal Teas at Home for Health Benefits
…home for powerful health benefits. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Herbal Teas at Home for Health Benefits An herbal garden is a perfect way to take…
Optimism for Adopting Voluntary Approach to California’s Water Goals
…Public Health, and Workers Defense Act of 2019. Wade explained that SB-1 would codify in California some of the federal regulations such as the 2008 and 2009 biological opinions. “It…
Cover Crops Are Site-Specific
…opened their Seeds for Bees program where producers can get cover crop seed and training for free to try out on their land. Director of Pollinator Programs Billy Synk said…
Supreme Court Ruling Creates Potential for Increased Digital Wine Sales
…retail license applicants blatantly favors the State’s residents and has little relationship to public health and safety, it is unconstitutional,” Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the majority of the court….
Secretary Perdue Praises Farming Innovations at Forbes AgTech Summit
…Mayor Joe Gunter. A panel discussion on aerial imaging and data. A panel discussion on bee health Along with agricultural innovations, the Secretary also addressed trade concerns as they relate…
Mite Levels Pointed Towards Bee Loss Survey
Record high winter bee loss isn’t surprising to some. The Bee Informed Partnership national survey on bee health showed a nearly 38 percent bee loss this last winter. “The historic…