…the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program. Funding for the new competitive grant program is being made possible by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Applications for the…
Plants That Take a Lot of Heat and Still Bloom Through Dry Spells
…and heat-tolerant in the summer. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Plants That Take a Lot of Heat and Still Bloom Through Dry Spells Sponsored Content…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative Bringing Additional Aid
…farmers and processors will be receiving additional support as part of the recent announcement from USDA. An additional $400 million is being made available for the new Dairy Donation Program….
Freeze Those Summer Strawberries for Delicious Flavor All Year Long
…until juicy. Then seal, and freeze. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Freeze Those Summer Strawberries for Delicious Flavor All Year Long Sponsored Content What Research…
Week in Review: What’s Happening with WOTUS and Debt Forgiveness Program on Hold
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army intend to update the definition of “waters of the United States.” The debt forgiveness assistance program for socially disadvantaged…
CLEAR30 Program Goes Nationwide with Recent Announcement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding CLEAR30 to be a nationwide program. Ag producers and landowners currently enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) now have another option…
‘Large Step Forward’ Taken with Farm Labor Reform Roundtable
…status for existing ag workers, providing a conditional ag worker Visa that would be renewable every five years. Dairy operations would also have access to the program for year-round availability…
Common Backyard Weeds That You Can Actually Eat
…and Lambsquarter. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Common Backyard Weeds That You Can Actually Eat Sponsored Content What Research Tells Us About the Future of…
Producers Have Until July 23 to Apply for CRP General
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set the deadline for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup 56. Producers and landowners will have until Friday, July 23 to apply…
How to Use and Plant the Beneficial Weed Goosegrass
…wild goosegrass. When harvested, good grass can be used in any vegetable dish, soups or stews and even tea. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Sponsored…
Companion Plants Which Should Be Grown Next to Tomatoes
…for tomatoes include carrots, peppers, sage, garlic and leaf lettuce. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Companion Plants Which Should Be Grown Next to Tomatoes Sponsored…
Debt Forgiveness for Disadvantaged Farmers on Hold After Judge’s Ruling
…moving forward with a program to help approximately 14,000 minority farmers and ranchers across the country. Close to $4 billion in funding was approved for the program to pay off…
Common Plant Pests and Diseases for a Favorite Culinary Herb
…and Gray Mold. Watch for signs of a problem and remember to have proper air circulation around your basil plants. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
…flagship conservation program, and with the expanded benefits the Conservation Incentive Contracts offer, it enables producers to deploy conservation activities that strengthen existing efforts on their land to help during…