National Grasslands – Celebrating and Conserving Open Space by Vern Koehler and Jane Knowlton, U.S. Forest Service Many know about America’s Great Plains, the vast, far-as-you-can-see mostly flat lands in …
It’s Not Just Climate Change
It’s not just climate change: Study finds human activity is a major factor driving wildfires by Emily Grebenstein, George Washington University, emgreb@gwu.edu A new study examining wildfires in California found that human …
Almond Board: Almond Conference Exhibitors
Exhibitors can now start the process to be at this year’s Almond Conference. Sabrina Hill talks with Jenny Nicolau for more.
CA Almond Acreage Increases Again
The 2015 California Almond Acreage Report showed a six percent increase over 2014 and forecasts a large number of bearing acres for 2016.
Biofuels and Bioproducts
Integrating the Production of Biofuels and Bioproducts by Jonathan Male, Director, Bioenergy Technologies Office Biomass is a very versatile energy resource. While it can be converted to biofuel for vehicle use, it …
Benefits of SWEEP Program
Growing California video on benefits of SWEEP, fertilizer management With the announcement this week of $16 million in grants from the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), CDFA offers …
EPA Efforts To Address Pollinator Health
An Environmental Protection Agency official shared recently with farm broadcasters his agency’s efforts to address pollinator health concerns. Efforts that include state managed pollinator protection plans and taking another look …
Resource to Help Food Hubs
USDA Offers New Resource to Help Food Hubs Improve Financial Performance Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Sam Rikkers announced a new resource to help food hubs improve their financial performance. Food …
Meals for Kids
Cathy Isom tells us about changing the rules to bring more healthful and nutritious meals to kids. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April 28
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe
Agri View: Ostrich Farming
Everett Griner talks about Ostrich farming having possibilities in the United States in today’s Agri View.
The California Kitchen: Roasted Turkey Breast with a Sweet Garlic Aioli
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing roasted turkey breast with a sweet garlic aioli with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need:
New Partnerships to Link Underserved Farmers
USDA Establishes New Partnerships to Link Underserved Farmers to FSA Programs Minority, Women, New and Beginning, Military Veteran and Urban Producers to Receive Training and Information on Agency Services The …
Dairy: Focus on Defending Common Names Rights
Dairy Industry Urges Continued U.S. Focus on Defending Common Names Rights The dairy industry welcomed an assessment of the Obama Administration’s fight to ensure that the EU’s geographical indication (GI) …