The continued growth of organic demand is prompting a need to increase organic production. Organic sales hit a new record of nearly $62 billion in 2020, following an overall trend …
USDA Sets Dates for California Walnuts Continuance Referendum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set the dates for the California walnuts continuance referendum. Walnut growers will have an opportunity to vote on whether to continue their federal …
Snake Plant is the Popular Houseplant for Beginners
How to care for a popular houseplant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The snake plant is perfect for beginners and makes a striking addition to your home. …
VofV: What Happens When Your Co-Worker is a Robot?
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find …
Lawmakers Encourage Ag Research Funding in Budget Legislation
A group of lawmakers recently sent a letter to Congressional leadership detailing support for ag research funding in the budget reconciliation package. The letter addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi …
Port of Los Angeles Experiences Another Record Month for Cargo
September was another record month for the port of Los Angeles with 903,865 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) being processed. The cargo processed through the Port of Los Angeles made it …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show has some of the latest information on the cargo situation at the Port of …
USDA Makes $1.15 Billion Available to Access High-Speed Internet
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says his agency is making funding available to bring a significant expansion of access to high-speed internet, health care, and educational services for millions of Americans. …
Leadership Farm Bureau Accepting Applications for Class of 2022
Leadership Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for the class of 2022. The year-long program provides training and education in personal development, governmental affairs, agriculture issues, and the Farm Bureau …
Surprising Health Benefits to Know About Pumpkins
The health benefits that may surprise you about pumpkins. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pumpkins offer a lot more than one night of carving fun and scary faces. …
NRCS Funding Opportunities Announced for Conservation Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced funding opportunities for a variety of conservation programs available to agricultural producers and landowners. Some of the assistance available includes the Agricultural …
Latest Pesticide Report Shows Consistently Low Residue Levels
The most recent pesticide report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indicates that residue levels remain low. FDA tested for 812 pesticides and industrial chemicals across 4,692 total …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-25-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features an interview with the Director of the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program, …
Need to Know Points About Growing Winter Squash
All you need to know about growing your own winter squash. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Winter squash are all known for the hard skins that protect them …