The U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program has officially been developed and will be the regulatory framework that American hemp production will be based upon. The interim final rule will formalize …
Kincade Blazes Through Sonoma County, Final Grape Harvest Challenged
As the Kincade Fire burns through Sonoma County, grape growers are reliving the challenges from the 2017 fire season. Roughly two years ago, fires burned through Napa, Lake, Sonoma, Mendocino, …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-29-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Kincade Fire and its impacts on Sonoma County …
Realizing the Conservation Benefits of Precision Agriculture
The House Agriculture Committee recently held a hearing focused on realizing the conservation benefits of precision agriculture. Vice President and General Manager of TerraNova Ranch, Don Cameron spoke to the …
Roasting Pumpkin Seeds for Health Benefits
Don’t throw those seeds out! Cathy Isom explains all of the great benefits to roasting pumpkin seeds for a healthy snack. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pumpkin …
Voting Begins for 2019 FSA County Committee Elections
Eligible Voters to Receive Ballots Week of Nov. 4 (USDA/FSA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin mailing ballots on November 4 to eligible farmers and ranchers across …
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
Whole orchard recycling is a pricey practice, but financial assistance is on the way. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is looking to include the method in its Healthy …
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Real MEAT Act of 2019
Bill Aims to Combat Deceptive Labeling of Plant-Based Fake Meat (NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the bipartisan introduction of the Real MEAT (Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully) …
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that California dairy farmers are well on their way to meeting the industry goals for methane reduction. The industry will …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the recent updated biological opinions impacting water management south …
Catastrophic Decline of the Western Monarch
The Monarch Butterfly is an important native of the American West. Not only is it one of the most colorful creatures on the planet, it is amazingly resilient. Yet it …
Stopping Weeds from Taking Over Your Garden
Cathy Isom gives you several tried and true methods on how to stop weeds from taking over your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Nobody likes weeds …
Replacing Outdated Science Provides for Better Water Management
The latest biological opinions that were released will provide for an updated approach to water management in relation to state and federal water projects. Using the latest scientific information, the …
Winegrapes Came Back Strong in San Luis Obispo County
Winegrapes made a significant comeback in the 2018 crop report for San Luis Obispo County, once again reaching number-one status for sales. Winegrape growers experienced an eight percent increase in …