…sturdier high tunnel construction for small growers. Her and local NRCS Soil Conservationist Sam Vang explain how the tunnels help growers and why it’s become popular. About the Author Taylor Hillman…
Valuable Rancher Recordkeeping Tool from NCBA Available for 2019
…more than 100 pages to record calving activity, herd health, pasture use, cattle inventory, body condition, cattle treatment, AI breeding records and more. It also contains a Producers Guide for…
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
…Soil Conservationist Drew Mather, for his outreach project with Cantonese farmers in Silicon Valley. Humbly highlighting the project as a collaborative team effort, Mather noted the work with growers in…
New Biosecurity Campaign to Protect Live Poultry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is launching a new outreach campaign focused on preventing the spread of infectious poultry diseases in both commercial…
Farming Assistance Resources Available from NRCS
…for farmers in any county in California. “Maybe you’re concerned about water quality, or soil erosion. Maybe you’re interested in building the health of your soil, for future generations,” said…
Agri View: BFTP-Drinking a Glass of Milk a Day
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about the health benefits of drinking a glass of milk a day in today’s Agri…
Cattlemen’s College Set For New Orleans in January
…cattle health, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, grazing management, consumer interest, and industry hot topics. Because many sessions run concurrently, attendees will be able to view videos of missed sessions online following…
USDA Partners with Communities to Bring High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure to Rural Areas
…on unserved portions of Le Flore County, Oklahoma. This project will increase access to economic development, health care, educational and public safety opportunities for 300 households and 15 businesses. It…
Continued Innovation Required in Animal Antibiotics
…from the National Institute for Animal Agriculture and Merck Animal Health, longtime beef veterinarian and professor Dr. Bob Smith explains that overcoming bacterial resistance is no easy task, for animals…
Women Are Out-Earning Men in the Business of Farming
…four percent during the same period. Author of Soil Sisters, a Toolkit for Women Farmers, Lisa Kivirist, spoke at the National Farmers Union’s 2018 Women’s Conference on the creation of…
Important Industry Insight Offered at Latino Farmer Conference
…of crops or livestock.” The Latino Farmer Conference featured breakout sessions which included information on soil management, irrigation efficiency, new technologies, as well as the business side of the industry in…
Input Sought for Voluntary Organic Checkoff Program
…will include further research into soil health and climate change and funding more organic extension agents. OTA will also be joining the “It’s Not Complicated” campaign from Organic Voices to…
Tackle Those Garden Pests Now
…you have livestock, such as chickens. They will eat all those bug larvae, bug eggs, and bugs that are hiding. Healthy soil means healthier plants, and healthy plants are less…
Winterize Your Garden for a Better Spring Crop
…and also plants that seem diseased and infested. Annual vegetables can be yanked out, too. Healthy plants can be dropped into the ground to break down and feed the soil…