…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…
European Court Rules Against GMO Ban
The European Court of Justice ruled that member state governments cannot ban the cultivation of genetically engineered crops in the absence of scientific evidence that they are a human health…
Almond Harvest Continues, Postharvest Irrigation Importance
…of the tree itself, by paying close attention to soil moisture levels and being timely during the shaking process. Postharvest irrigation should begin as soon as possible to help combat…
Celebrating National Peanut Day
…family as peas and beans. No matter what, they are well loved as a healthy snack, in baked goods, and by the bagful at the ball park. Aside from all…
Study: Organic Farming Reduces Carbon Emissions
…soils and can be part of the solution in the fight on global warming. The project was directed by The National Soil Project at Northeastern University in collaboration with the…
California Wine Grape Harvest in High Gear
…irrigate more than anticipated to keep the canopy healthy enough to combat dehydration. The amount of rainfall seen over winter helped with vine health, but the late rains in spring…
Funding to Recruit and Educate a More Diverse Agricultural Workforce
…of approximately 20 percent underrepresented students. Oregon State University offers scholarships to undergraduate students from groups underrepresented in agriculture, natural resources, food science, or human health, and nutrition. They have…