…and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “California farmers are universally committed to the safety of their food, the health of their workers and communities, and the sustainability of…
Last Day to Apply for Conservation Stewardship Program is May 10
…improve soil health and protect water quality include ecologically based pest management, cover cropping and establishing buffer strips. Efforts to increase and manage the habitat of pollinators and other beneficial…
Chlorpyrifos Ban in California Officially Underway
…in this case, chlorpyrifos, with something else that’s also harmful to human health and the environment,” said Blumenfeld. “So, our goal is to kind of think about how to move…
Landscaping with Moss Adds to Your Garden
…have roots at all. That means it does not take moisture and nutrients from the soil through a vascular system the way that all your fruits and vegetables do. Instead,…
EPA: Glyphosate Products ‘No Risks to Public Health’
…other federal agencies. The agency did not previously identify any public health risks in the human health risk assessment of glyphosate products, however, there were ecological risks identified in the…
USDA APHIS Launches Interactive Map to Help Livestock Producers
…PIN and LID registrations, administered by the States, allow animal health officials to quickly identify and locate animals in the event of an animal health or food safety emergency. A…
OFAC Begins Educational Seminar Series in Salinas
…workshop. Other presentations will feature information on soil health and humics in organic production, as well as sulfur use in organic production and foliar application methods. Several hours of continuing…
NCBA Welcomes Legislation Aimed to Help Livestock Haulers
…“The current Hours of Service rules for livestock haulers present major challenges for our industry and can often jeopardize the health and well-being of livestock,” said Colin Woodall, NCBA’s senior…
Almond Matters: Sharing Farm Stories to Counter Misinformation
…from people who have their hands in the soil tending and caring for the earth.” Social media can be an easy way for farmers to advocate on behalf of the…
New National Poll Shows Impacts of Rural Economy on Farmer Mental Health
…to better understand factors affecting the mental health of farmers, availability of resources, perceptions of stigma, personal experiences with mental health challenges and other relevant issues. “We all know how…
Why You Should Consider Growing St. John’s Wort
…of the soil in autumn or early spring, then place the plant in a partially sunny window or sunny garden spot, and keep the soil moist. The best part is…
Trees with Leaves You Can Eat
…particularly with cardiovascular issues. As for the leaves, they are edible and reputed to hold many of the same health-promoting powers of the berries and flowers. Hawthorn leaves are referred…
Sterilize Your Soil to Control Bugs and Disease
…Soil to Control Bugs and Disease Learning how to sterilize soil may be the thing you need to make your garden thrive this year. Soil sterilization helps you kill…
Additional Funding Available for Two Air Quality Incentive Programs
…agricultural material. To be eligible, farmers have to use the material for soil incorporation or land application as an alternative to the burning of the material. Certain crop types include…