The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending its regulations to allow the importation of fresh persimmons from New Zealand into the United States….
Farmers, Ranchers Ready for Long-overdue Immigration Reform
…businesses running. The labor shortage on America’s farms and ranches is growing, and the lack of a stable, legal supply of workers places the health of too many farms at…
Methods for Building Fertile Soil
…garden cannot thrive unless you have healthy, nutrient-rich soil for your plantings. There are many ways of building a fertile soil without the use of chemical fertilizers. First, always choose…
UC ANR and AgStart Receive Funding to Cultivate the VINE
…is working with UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health and Valley Vision, is being structured to complement other efforts to establish food, agriculture, and natural resources incubation and…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…help us provide nutrition for bees? Are you interested in cultivating cover crops that benefit bees and soil health? PAm will provide the seed for you to plant for FREE….
Medicinal Plants to Grow at Home
…always consult with your doctor first, especially if you’re taking medication or having any health conditions. It’s also a good idea to know your plant hardiness zone, so you know…
Farm Safety on a Budget
…are many simple things farmers can do to take care of their physical health during a stressful season like harvest. Health Michael Cruse of the University of Minnesota Extension Service….
Broomrape Concerns California Tomato Industry
…in the soil for up to 50 years, and detection can be especially difficult with small infestations. Another broomrape species was an issue for growers in Solano County three years…
Agri View: Restaurant Menu
Everett Griner talks about the health factors on the restaurant menu making that big of a difference in today’s Agri View. Restaurant Menu…
NFU Urges a No Vote on Health Care Plan
The National Farmers Union says the latest health care reform effort from U.S. Senate leadership will not improve access to affordable and quality healthcare for family farmers and ranchers. NFU…
Safety Tips for Farm Safety Week
…This Land of Ours. Safety Tips for Farm Safety Week Another way you can take part in National Farm Safety and Health week is learning some important safety tips, especially…
U.S. Cotton Sets Goals to Further Reduce Environmental Footprint
…percent the amount of land needed to produce a pound of cotton fiber; 2) reducing soil loss by 50 percent, in balance with new soil formation; 3) increasing water use…
National Farm Safety Week
…week is National Farm Safety & Health Week. It’s a time for everyone involved in agriculture to reflect and revisit the importance of safety on farms and ranches. The theme…
Forest Service Wildland Fire Suppression Costs Exceed $2 Billion
…the taxpayers of America.” The mission of the U.S. Forest Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s…