…body and the mind.” Research also shows that while farmers experience higher levels of psychological distress and depression than the general population, they are less likely to seek help for…
NCBA Applauds U.S. Senate Introduction of Real MEAT Act
…food labels; • Preserve the Congressional Intent of the Beef Promotion and Research Act; 2. Reinforce Existing Misbranding Provisions to Eliminate Consumer Confusion • FDA has misbranding provisions for false…
San Benito County Farmer Honored for Distinguished Service
…on walnuts alone. He served on the California Walnut Commission and participated in research projects through University of California Cooperative Extension. An experimental walnut variety in the UC Davis collection…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…announced an investment of $5.9 million dollars in 85 independent research projects exploring next-generation farming practices. With this commitment, the California almond community has invested $89 million in research since…
Gorgeous Holiday Plants to Brighten Up Your Home
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New ARS Strawberry is a ‘Keepsake’
A new strawberry cultivar, Keepsake, is the first resulting from an increased effort by the Agricultural Research Service to develop strawberries with improved shelf life. (USDA/ARS) — A new strawberry…
A Third of 2019 Farm Income Derived from Government Assistance
…afforded to the agricultural industry. According to a report from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS), net farm income is forecasted at $92.5 billion for 2019, an increase of $8.5 billion…
ASI Applauds EPA Label Approval for Sodium Cyanide
…family.” When the trap is set, only the capsule holder and capsule protrude above ground level. Photograph / Guy Connolly, U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Wildlife Research Center Sodium cyanide…
Choosing and Caring for a Living Christmas Tree
…the house and later moved to a good location outside. Decide beforehand what type of tree you want to get and research evergreens that grow in your area. The National…
Survey Reveals Crucial Data on Fusarium Head Blight
…already been taken by the USDA-ARS led Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative to ensure crop advisors are receiving the latest and best research information on FHB management. Source: USDA/Agricultural Research…
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Winter Annual Weeds
…said Tino Lopez, Valent Field Market Research Representative. “The winter annual weeds can become – by the time spring comes around – can become pretty good-sized weeds and rob our…
Preparing for the Effects of Climate Change in Agriculture
…of course, you have to make a decision if you’re replacing an entire orchard or vineyard or whatever it is,” Jones noted. “There’s a lot of academic research and industry-wide…
Climate Considerations for Processing Tomatoes
Research models show that increases in overall temperatures in California will have a direct effect on how some crops are going to be produced in the future. In one study…
Almond Matters: Winter Sanitation Increases Chance for Successful Spring
…mitigate any kind of inoculum that may be there whether its insect eggs or overwintering insect larvae,” said Tino Lopez, Valent Field Market Research Representative. “The whole concept of winter…