…recommend. For more information go to fb.org and take a look at the Farm Bureau Big Data Resources page. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
New MyPlate Resources for Families
…number of free Back-to-School resources, including: MyPlate Guide to School Lunch and MyPlate Guide to School Breakfast These one-page handouts discuss how school meals help kids meet their nutritional needs…
CA Nitrogen Assessment Brings Improvement Opportunities
…book, “The California Nitrogen Assessment: Challenges and Solutions for People, Agriculture, and the Environment,” is available for purchase at ucpress.edu. The 20-page executive summary can be downloaded for free at…
Update On Western Wildfire Season
Western wildfire activity continues to grow with eight type one fire incidents taking place as of Thursday. Rod Bain has the story. Update On Western Wildfire Season…
Wildfire Threat Out West Continues To Grow
An incoming weather system could boost the threat of wildfire activity in the Western US, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. Rob Bain has the story. Wildfire Threat Continues To Grow…
Managed Grazing Helps Forests, Experts Say
…forest,” he said. “This ultimately leads to more wildfires and definitely more devastating and hotter-burning wildfires.” At one time, public rangelands and forestlands across the West had been grazed more…
Effects of Agricultural Conservation
…of resources farmers may need to further protect the soil, water and related resources. Additional information about CEAP is available at the Conservation Effects Assessment Project survey web page. NASS…
Agri View: Crop Losses
…University and New Mexico State University for his graduate work, and is a proud alumnus of The College of Wooster’s Biology Department. You’ll find his personal web page at benjaminduval.net….
Tomato growers reduce acreage to match markets
…of this week, about 8 percent of the state’s crop has been harvested. After growers produced two years of record crops, tomato processors have scaled back contracted acres this year…
GOP Platform Touches on Ag Issues
…of agricultural issues. Among other things, the 58-page document urges Congress to remove the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – food stamps – from the Farm Bill. More than 75…
Shade Plants
…Survives in full shade, thrives in part shade. Salad Greens – Annuals/All Zones Shutterstock image Lettuces and most other edible greens, including kale, chard, collards, Asian greens, and mesclun mix,…
Drought Resistant Plants
Shutterstock image Cathy Isom tells us about some plants that can make your garden thrive with very little water. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. Drought Resistant Plants…
Almond Board: Industry Resource Map
…Software/Programming to County Agricultural Commissioners and Insurance Specialists. Those who take advantage of the Almond Board’s Resource Map will have pages and pages of contact information located right at their…
Humane Handling of Veal Calves
…consumer-facing tools, like the FoodKeeper app, allow Americans to further guard themselves and their family against foodborne illnesses. More information about these efforts can be found on USDA’s Medium page….
