There is now another online tool for producers trying to identify issues in the field. The United States Department of Food and Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)…
How to Plant and Care for Beans
…of 2-inches. Before planting, soak the bean overnight. Plant after the danger of frost has passed, when soil temps are above 60°F. Be careful not to plant when the soil…
Report Details Overall Benefits of Organic Production
…promoting healthy, carbon-storing soils while also driving strong economic returns and improving public health and prosperity.” California is already a national leader in regards to organic production with more than…
How to Care for Your Lavender Plants
…yearly layer of well-aged compost spread on the soil surface in the bed will suffice. Over-fertilizing will cause excessive leaf development and fewer flowers. Lavender is cold sensitive so you…
USDA Announces Launch of the Start Simple with MyPlate Campaign
…lead to realistic and positive lifestyle changes to achieve a longer and healthier life. Start Simple with MyPlate is a new initiative to reduce confusion surrounding healthy eating and help people…
Researching Soil Health Using Cover Crops
Research that is being made possible through the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Healthy Soils Demonstration Project is starting to take shape at multiple sites throughout the state. Researchers…
Growing Lavender for a Bountiful Harvest
…to trap heat. Well-drained soil is a must for lavender. You can add sand or small rocks to your soil if you live in an area with heavy clay. Raised…
Study Clarifies U.S. Beef’s Resource Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
…responses and site visits nationwide. This ensured the results weren’t limited to a single region, where climate, soil, production practices and other factors can differ from other parts of the…
FFA Chapters Use Innovative Microsoft Solution to Delve Deeper Into Agriculture
…FarmBeats kit includes preconfigured Microsoft Azure cloud services and a Raspberry Pi with soil moisture, light, ambient temperature, and humidity sensors to collect data. The data is then visualized in…
General Mills Continues Regenerative Agriculture Investments
…to advance soil health such as the development of the Regenerative Agriculture Self-Assessment tool to assist growers with understanding the value of soil health and biodiversity. The company has also…
USDA and FDA Announce a Formal Agreement to Regulate Cell-Cultured Food Products from Cell Lines of Livestock and Poultry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a formal…
USDA Provides Funding to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources
…healthy and strong.” These funds will support projects covering a range of plant health and pest mitigation activities, including the following: $5 million to survey for harmful exotic fruit fly…
Petition for New Air Quality Standards Related to Wildfire Smoke
A recently submitted petition addressing air quality standards related to wildfires is currently working its way through the administrative process. The Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board will have six…
USDA Strengthens Partnerships and Protections to Keep ASF Out of the Country
…infected animals. It can also be spread by ticks that feed on infected animals. For more information, please visit the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service ASF webpage. Source: USDA…