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WEBAgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 09-24-24. Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we hear about a hearing on helping farmers….
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 ...
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 ...
CSP Explained: Understanding the Differences Between EQIP and …
WEBJun 3, 2020 · Another difference between CSP and EQIP is how funding and reimbursement are structured. EQIP will provide funding for a specific conservation practice once it is completed. CSP will provide annual payments to support ongoing improvement to conservation and stewardship, with an additional payment provided once an enhancement activity is completed.
A Look at Western Water Reservoir Levels - AgNet West
WEBJan 11, 2022 · A Look at Western Water Reservoir Levels. Western states welcomed wet weather bringing rain to dry, drought stricken areas. The end of the year storms also placed snow in the Sierra Nevada and other Pacific Northwest mountain ranges. Western reservoir levels have changed, but that doesn’t mean folks can take “drought” out of their vocabulary.
The Basque Sheepherders in the West - AgNet West
WEBApr 10, 2019 · The Basque came to the West in the late 1800’s and first half of the 1900s. Sheepherding was a job that seemed to suit the young immigrants; it was a solitary job that required little knowledge of English. Out with the sheep for the entire summer, they developed the wagon to use as a home on the road – the original travel trailer.
Importance of Agricultural Research - AgNet West
WEBMar 16, 2017 · Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research, held a hearing to highlight the importance of agricultural research as part of the committee’s hearing series on the next farm bill.Members heard from witnesses who stressed the important role research plays in ensuring that American agriculture remains ...
USDA Releases 2022 Census of Agriculture - AgNet West
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) this week announced the 2022 Census of Agriculture results. The information collected directly from producers shows a continued decline in the total number of U.S. farms. However, the data also show a rise in the number of new and beginning farmers and young producers.
California Weekly Hay Report - AgNet West
WEBMay 16, 2014 · Increases on water demand and the increased risk of fire will ramp up as the heat does. All prices reported FOB at the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Regions are defined at bottom of report. Tons: 34,236 Last Week: 58,645 Last Year: 43,747. View all regions and prices of the California Weekly Hay-05-16-14 (.pdf)
Tulare Supplants Kern as Most Productive Ag County - AgNet West
WEBOct 16, 2023 · Tulare Supplants Kern as Most Productive Ag County. Tulare County is now the number-one ag county in the country, taking the spot from 2021’s leader Kern County. The 2022 crop report shows Tulare County’s agricultural production was valued at $8.6 billion. Kern County fell to number three with a $7.7 billion gross value of all agricultural ...