Upcoming Events - AgNet West
WEBMay 29, 2024 · Upcoming Events. How to use the calendar: To learn more about an event, simply click on the event in the calendar. There you will find event locations linked with Google Maps, event details, and links to register for some events. There is also a feature under “copy to my calendar” where this calendar can be synced to personal calendars.
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WEBAgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-09-24. Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, nearly $2 million is available to support….
NOW IPM Economic Calculator for Almond Production
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · A new NOW integrated pest management (IPM) economic calculator has been developed, evaluating the costs and returns of different IPM approaches. “Right now, I just have it for almond production,” explained Brittney Goodrich, Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist of Agricultural and Resource Economics with UC Davis. “I …
Why You Should Recycle Pistachio Shells - AgNet West
WEBFeb 27, 2018 · Cathy Isom tells you why you should recycle pistachio shells. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Empty pistachio shells are useful for recycling in several ways. If unsalted, the shells need not be washed and dried before reuse, but washing is simple if that is not the case. Practical uses include: as a fire starter; kindling to be used ...
Agri View: Agriculture Education
WEBJan 7, 2016 · In today’s Agri View Everett Griner talks about requiring agriculture education and training in high schools. Agriculture Education. From: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Agricultural Education is the teaching of agriculture, natural resources, and land management through hands on experience and guidance to prepare students for entry level jobs or to further education to prepare them for ...
WEBThe Dignity Act of 2023 o Funding for Expansion – $10 billion over 5 years, and requires DHS to expand and modernize ports of entry, including to expand vehicle, cargo, and pedestrian inspection lanes. o Additional Funding – establishes the Immigration Infrastructure Fund to ensure funding for necessary infrastructure, personnel, and costs of the newly-created
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA - AgNet West
WEBDecember 6, 2023 Industry. A significant update to the Good Farming Practices (GFPs) has been made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The goal is to make it easier for farmers to adopt conservation practices approved by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) without affecting crop insurance coverage. USDA’s Risk Management ...
Differences Between Peas and Beans - AgNet West
WEBFeb 17, 2020 · Peas are generally round while beans have a wider variety of shapes. Color also varies considerably with non-pea beans. Peas don’t usually vary that much in color – they’re mostly green. The stem of a pea plant is typically hollow, while beans have a solid stem structure. Arguably the biggest growing difference – and the most important ...
Challenges for House Ag Labor Working Group - AgNet West
WEBJul 5, 2023 · Congress is looking into farm labor needs around the nation, but it is a challenging task. The House Agriculture Committee recently announced the creation of the bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group (see news release below), which will focus on the workforce issues faced by agricultural producers around the nation.Congressman and farmer Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01) says the current system ...
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