…grove requires. Evidence suggests that nitrogen levels will depend on a variety of factors such as tree health, variety, productivity, irrigation scheduling and efficiency, and how fertilizer is being applied….
Regrow Vegetables from Your Scraps
…you don’t even need a yard to make this happen. According to the National Institutes of Health, consumers are wasting 50-percent more food today than they did in 1970. Instead…
APHIS to Allow Importation of Fresh Pitahaya Fruit from Ecuador
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the fruits and vegetable regulations to allow the importation of fresh pitahaya fruit into the…
Feed a Bee Announces Coast-to-Coast Recipients for $500,000 Pollinator Forage Initiative
…sponsored by Bayer’s Bee Care Program, continuing its nearly 30 years of supporting bee health. For more information on Bayer’s bee health initiatives, please visit http://beehealth.bayer.us. You can also follow…
Secretary Perdue Hosts Inaugural Rural Prosperity Task Force Meeting
…of Health and Human Services; Secretary of Transportation; Secretary of Energy; Secretary of Education; Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission; Director of the Office…
Almond Board: Cover Crop Workshop
…hosted by Project Apis m. will educate growers and advisors about how cover crops improve soil health and reduce pests while supporting pollination. Expert speakers will be presenting information and…
Critical Agricultural Water Resources Issues Funded
…resources issues such as drought, excess soil moisture, flooding, quality and quantity, and other water issues within an agricultural context. Grants announced are listed by description and state. Water for…
Reasons to Mulch Your Garden
…to promoting and maintaining healthy soil in our gardens, year after year, it really can’t be done without the magic of mulching. Mulch plays a large role in creating a…
The Importance of Zinc in Almond Production
…planted in ground that has had routine applications. Those high phosphate levels essentially trap zinc in the soil, preventing it from being used for plant growth. Listen to Bob’s full…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
Linda Calvin, Helen Jensen, Karen Klonsky, and Roberta Cook USDA Economic Research Service What Is the Issue? Foodborne illness linked to contaminated produce is a public health concern. The Food…
National Weed Your Garden Day
…for the plants to grow nice and healthy. Some helpful tips on reducing weeds in your garden: Cover the soil along rows and between plants with mulch. Make sure to…
Pig Pens: A Look at Mirrors and Mats
…mats to help improve the pigs’ environment, which may help reduce stress and promote health and productivity. Read more about this research in the June 2017 issue of AgResearch magazine….
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
Linda Calvin, Helen Jensen, Karen Klonsky, and Roberta Cook USDA Economic Research Service What Is the Issue? Foodborne illness linked to contaminated produce is a public health concern. The Food…
USDA Helps Expand Rural Broadband Infrastructure in Four States
…will help expand access to high-speed internet, health care, educational and business services in rural communities.” Perdue announced the broadband loans after celebrating Infrastructure Week with President Trump in Cincinnati…