…Health for Youth in Agriculture Thursday, September 19, 2019 – Confined Spaces in Agriculture Friday, September 20, 2019 – Safety & Health for Women in Agriculture Source: U. S. Department…
A Few Plants to Grow that Are Hard to Kill
…Iron Plant If a cactus can survive in the desert, it can survive in a busy person’s home. They require little water and aren’t particular about soil conditions. The cast-iron…
More Virulent Newcastle Found, Now in San Diego
…More information about VND and biosecurity guidelines to keep birds healthy are available on the CDFA virulent Newcastle disease web and Facebook pages. https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/Newcastle_Disease_Info.html Source: California Department of Food and…
More Stringent Air Quality Standards on The Way
Air quality standards could become even more strict as a new proposal is making its way through the regulatory process. Back in July, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health…
Growing the Mexican Sunflower Attracts Pollinators
…months before the season’s final frost, or sow the seeds directly into the soil outside after the frost risk is over. Mexican sunflowers tend to grow between 36 and 72…
Registration Open for Annual Nutrient Management Conference
Registration is open for the annual nutrient management conference hosted by CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program and the Western Plant Health Association. The 27th annual conference is being held October 27-30 at…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…source for farmers while providing new ways for them to improve their soil. Indigo Ag is a technology company that looks for creative solutions to a variety of ag issues….
Keeping Plants Healthy with Foliar Feeding
Pinterest Cathy Isom give you some helpful tips about keeping plants healthy with foliar feeding. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Keeping Plants Healthy with Foliar Feeding stevepb…
Poultry Industry Announces Alliance with OSHA
Washington, D.C. (NCC) –The poultry industry has long recognized the importance of establishing collaborative relationships to promote employee health and safety practices and to develop programs to enhance poultry workplaces….
Senate Bill 1 Continues to Move Through the California Legislature
…some environmental groups are referring to as ‘Trump insurance’ is now headed to the California Assembly floor. The California Environmental, Public Health, and Workers Defense Act of 2019 known as…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-03-19
…benefits of healthy soil practices, agriculture land values that are continuing to rise and details on Kern County growing nearly half of California’s registered hemp acreage. Tune in to the…
Using Water Troughs for a Garden
…for areas that have poor soil, and, easier to weed and tend to get fewer weeds. Pinterest Some of the disadvantages: they’re heavy after you fill them with soil, the…
Pork Industry Receives USDA Grant to Open ASF Dialogue in Asia
WASHINGTON, D.C. AND AMES, IA (NPPC) – The global outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), a disease affecting only pigs with no human health or food safety risks, is growing,…
Alternative Meats Full of Alternative Ingredients
…make their way into more retail outlets. While imitation meat products are being touted as a healthier alternative to traditional meat, there is growing doubt as to just how nutritious…