Everett Griner talks facts about the sweet reward of the watermelon in today’s Agri View. Sweet Reward There were a few problems but overall the 2017 watermelon crop was a…
China Sets Ban on Australian Beef imports
…are significant amounts of beef products involved in the ban, which even includes shipments already in the water and on the way to China. Officials hope the issue can get…
EPA, U.S. Army Move to Rescind 2015 “Waters of the U.S.”
…Growth by Reviewing the ‘Waters of the United States’ Rule.” The February Order states that it is in the national interest to ensure that the Nation’s navigable waters are kept…
Funding for Research to Improve Livestock and Aquaculture
…user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure…
EWG Study Finds High Nitrate Levels in Rural Drinking Water Systems
…in drinking water. EWG’s recently released national Tap Water Database allows users to search by zip code and learn about tap water quality. EWG researchers spent the last two years…
Antitrust Institute, NFU, Say Monsanto-Bayer Merger Puts Farmers at Risk
The American Antitrust Institute (AAI), Food & Water Watch (FWW), and National Farmers Union (NFU) sent a joint letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on the proposed merger…
California Lawmakers Extend Cap and Trade
…Investments, which fund several Climate Smart Agriculture programs such as the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, and the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program. The bill also maintains current industry…
How to Attract Hummingbirds
…make sure the sugar water is a mixture of between a quarter and a third cup of sugar to one cup of water. And never use red dye to color…
SoftBank Investing in Indoor Vertical Farming Company
…Plenty claims to use one percent of the water and land of a conventional farm with no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Like other large soilless, hi-tech farms growing today, Plenty…
NACD Supports Farm Bill Coalition Recommendations
The Forests in the Farm Bill Coalition (FIFB) released its 2018 Farm Bill recommendations. The National Association of Conservation Districts has been an active participant in the creation of the…
Dairy Farmers work to Help Cows Stay Cool
…will not get back, and then their production curve for the rest of the year is lower.” During extreme heat, cows eat less and drink more water, he said, reducing…
National Grilling Month
…or use hand sanitizer when clean water isn’t readily available where you are grilling. Keep food cold until you are ready to put them on the grill to avoid any…
Agri View: Water Rights Problems
Everett Griner talks about the water rights issue getting tough in today’s Agri View. Water Rights Problems WOTUS. You may never have heard that word. That is W-O-T-U-S. That’s Waters…
Chlorine Dioxide Pouches Can Make Produce Safer and Reduce Spoilage
…E. coli and other pathogens from the surfaces of fruits and vegetables. Worrell Water Technologies of Delray Beach, Florida, hopes to market the product to produce wholesalers and packers in…