…Your Health Even if you’re not looking to add a little extra glow to your complexion, there are some wonderful fall fruits that will give your skin, hair, and nails…
Call to Action at CAPCA Conference
…bee health and weed control. Water is another significant issue being discussed at this year’s meeting. Wenger Wenger commented on how beneficial the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN)…
Still Time to Register for California Avocado Society’s Annual Meeting
…directions to the four different tour locations. The Calavo Avocado Ripening Facility will be exhibiting ripening and management techniques. Fruit Growers Laboratories will be displaying water, leaf, soil and pathology…
USDA Invests in Research on Next Generation of Agricultural Technology
…unmanned aerial vehicles, predictions of crop water use, and water sensors in the soil. The fiscal year 2016 grants totaling $7.3 million included: Agricultural Engineering University of Kentucky Research Foundation,…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
…how tannin-rich grass feed might help suppress certain gut parasites in sheep and goats. This research has shown promise as a way to maintain goat and sheep health and profitability…
Wildfires Continue to Sweep Through Northern California
…Over 100 people are reported to have checked into hospitals with fire-related injuries or health issues, such as burns and smoke inhalation. The fires are also having devastating effects on…
Grow Kale in the Winter
…preferences. It likes mildly acidic soil, ideally in the 6.0 to 6.5 pH range, which is typical for most gardens. Like any leafy vegetable, kale also likes the soil to…
NRCS Sends Team to Aid Puerto Rico
…Carlos Suarez is the State Conservationist from California who will be joining the effort. Suarez noted that the team of specialists consists of “engineers, soil scientists, soil conservationists, and agronomists…
Register for Farm of the Future Field Day
…farm management tools. Irrigation infrastructure will feature continuous pump monitoring and automation. Soil mapping along with remoting sensing will also be discussed. Peer-reviewed presentations will also be available to growers…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Ibach & Northey Senate Committee Hearing
…Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; the Agricultural Marketing Service; and the Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration. The Under Secretary for FPAC oversees three critical USDA agencies: the Farm…
Water Year 2017 Just Short of Record
…relieved considerably. Runoff in major river basins exceeded 150 percent of the average for the first time in six years. The abundant runoff helped to replenish depleted soil moisture and…
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
…of the largest private-lands conservation programs in the United States. Thanks to voluntary participation by farmers and landowners, CRP has improved water quality, reduced soil erosion and increased habitat for…
Spot Fumigation Could Cut Costs and More
…trials in sandy soils that have been used for growing almonds for a significant amount of time. These soil types are particularly attractive environments for nematodes. Growers have historically opted…
Training Courses to Fulfill Part of Produce Safety Rule
…health, hygiene, and training, along with postharvest handling and sanitation. Instruction will also address how to develop a farm food safety plan. Along with food safety, attendees will also be…