…National Christmas Tree Lighting! This beloved American tradition, presented by the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Park Foundation (NPF), will feature musical performances and the official lighting of…
National Christmas Tree Tour
…S. Forest Service of West Virginia says the 63 foot Norway Spruce, from the Monongahela National Forest, will be decorated up to its November 28th lighting ceremony. Some of the…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
…of $999,997 through NIFA’s Organic Transitions Program. The three-year project focuses on testing and promoting three advanced technologies: optical sensing, atmospheric cold plasma, and advanced lighting. By integrating these technologies,…
Speaker McCarthy Emphasizes Importance of Farmers at 2023 World Ag Expo
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy opened the 2023 World Ag Expo on Tuesday, lighting the ceremonial cannon to begin the event. He referenced his home district that encompasses portions of Kern,…
Proper Lighting for Houseplants Crucial for Livelihood
Proper lighting for your house plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by vadim kaipov on Unsplash Proper lighting for your house plants is crucial to their livelihood. And,…
A Magical Night-Growing Plant with a Sweet Fragrance
…you’ll be able to enjoy the huge white flowers that almost seem to glow in dim lighting, as well as the sweet scent these beauties produce. Moonflower vines, which are…
How to Enjoy a Herb and Vegetable Garden Indoors
…With a little effort and the right lighting, you can grow an indoor garden filled with all kinds of interesting plants. A mini herb garden for example requires a windowsill…
Best Mushroom Growing Kits for the Beginning Gardner
…by Willow Mountain Mushrooms is an indoor mushroom growing kit that doesn’t require any lighting and comes with everything you need. It contains detailed instructions, spawns, and enough casing layers…
NRCS Funds Innovation Through On-Farm Trials of Conservation Systems
…transition to full soil health management systems. Candidus, Inc. will implement and demonstrate an advanced greenhouse lighting control system coupled with site-specific lighting strategies, in cooperation with greenhouses in three…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-30-20
…reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Other reports also detail how lighting is changing how some farmers operate, the extent of fires in the U.S. this season and we revisit our interview…
Regulation Development A Lot Like ‘Sausage Making’
…of the latest nighttime lighting requirements as a good example of how the process works. “The whole thing, the regulatory process, they all say that it’s sausage making when you…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-26-20
…on the nighttime lighting regulations and agricultural implications of the Split-Roll tax. Also, catch another installment of the Making Sense of Biologicals campaign. Tune in to the show for these…
Week in Review: Nighttime Lighting Rule Effective July 1, Preparing for Wildfire Smoke Requirements
Farmers will want to be prepared for the regulatory requirements that are going to be in effect this summer. New nighttime lighting rules will begin to be enforced beginning July…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-19-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the nighttime lighting regulation, CA wineries making headway in…