The 10th Partners in Advocacy Leadership (PAL) class was recently announced by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). The group of young farmer and rancher leaders will engage in various …
Pesky Critter Known for Attacking Plants
Cathy Isom tells you about the pesky garden critter known for attacking plants from the ground up. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’ve noticed that your …
Bee Safe Program Working in Tandem with BeeWhere Program
The Bee Safe program, administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, is designed to protect bees from other pests and disease, as well as minimize exposure to pesticides. …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-27-19
A special Memorial Day Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, we take a much deeper dive into the second tariff relief package announced by USDA. …
UCCE Webinars Offered During Invasive Species Action Week
Beginning on June 3, UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) will be offering a series of free lunchtime webinars to highlight Invasive Species Action Week. The webinar series is being made possible …
Ways to Avoid Wasting Your Bountiful Harvest
Your garden produced to much for you to consume? Cathy Isom has some great ways to avoid wasting your bountiful harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Too …
USDA Reminds Producers of Approaching Marketing Assistance Loan Deadlines
May 31 Deadline for Feed Grains, Upland Cotton, Soybeans and Minor Oilseeds U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard Fordyce reminds producers of the May 31, …
Cherries Not the Only Crop to Experience Storm Damage
Many reports have been highlighting the storm damage caused in California cherry crops, however, several other crops also experienced varying levels of damage. Liz Hudson, who owns and operates Hudson …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-24-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, cherries aren’t the only crop that was damaged by some of the unseasonal …
CDFA Programs Get Funding Increase in ‘May Revise’ of California Budget
In Governor Gavin Newsom’s ‘May Revise’ of the state’s budget, several changes were made that will affect the agriculture industry. There were significant increases made to the funding allocated for …
Bug That Can Be a Help to Your Crops
Cathy Isom has a few tips, and what to look for, about the garden bug that can be a help to your crops and also a nuisance. That’s coming up …
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
Almond Board of California USDA Announces Almonds Included in Second Trade Assistance Program Almond Board Chair Holly King Attends White House Briefing with President Donald J. Trump U.S. Secretary of …
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take several actions to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation and …
USDA Releases Baseline Data on Antimicrobial Use by Beef and Swine Operations
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is releasing the results of two national studies that examine antimicrobial use and stewardship on beef …