Research sponsored by the California Dairy Research Foundation is taking a more focused look at dairy manure. The project, Characterization of Dairy Manure in California, is incorporating a variety of different …
Companion Plants Which Should Be Grown Next to Tomatoes
Some companion plants you should grow next to Tomatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Companion gardening is a technique for expanding your garden and helping your plants …
Debt Forgiveness for Disadvantaged Farmers on Hold After Judge’s Ruling
The debt forgiveness assistance program for socially disadvantaged farmers is on hold for now after a recent ruling by a federal judge. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) had been …
Health Bite: Eating for Better Mental Health
“You are what you eat” is an old expression, but it has withstood the test of time. Hi I’m Rachel Eslick with your AgNet West Health Bite. Depression and anxiety …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-15-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering heat illness prevention, the prune crop looking good with …
Acreage of Mechanically Harvested Raisins Declines, But Percentage Increases
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the acreage of California raisins that are mechanically harvested has declined overall, but the percentage has increased. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, in …
Last Chance to Register for Flight of the Honeybees Virtual Conference
The 2021 Seeds of Our Future: The Flight of the Honeybees virtual conference is coming up on August 18 and 19. Sponsored by the Western Growers Center for Innovation & …
Common Plant Pests and Diseases for a Favorite Culinary Herb
Some common plants pests and diseases for a favorite culinary herb. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Basil is one of the most popular culinary herbs to grow, thanks …
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering $41.8 million for drought response in Arizona, California, Colorado, and Oregon. Funding will be provided through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) …
Updates to The Packers and Stockyards Act Proposed by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will be moving forward with efforts to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act. USDA will be undertaking three initiatives to support the …
Call to Action for Enhancing Water Infrastructure
A broad coalition of water and agriculture organizations is calling for improvements to water infrastructure in the West. In a letter addressed to the leadership of the Senate Committee on …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a bi-partisan act that will provide clarity for organic …
Plant-Based Sources to Tap into for Vitamin D
The best plant sources of Vitamin D. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins for our immune systems, but is notoriously …
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to strengthen the food supply chain through the Build Back Better initiative. More than $4 billion will be invested to ensure the …