Plants have been naturally defending against insect pests for millions of years. Could odor be a weapon against bugs? Scientists from the University of Vermont have discovered that not only …
Knowing How to Germinate Seeds for Your Garden
Everyone has wondered about the best methods to starting seed growing. Cathy Isom has researched how to germinate seeds. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Knowing how to …
Gene Editing in Organic Production?
A recent House Agriculture Subcommittee meeting appears to have shed light on the possibility of allowing gene editing in organic production. USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs Under Secretary Greg Ibach …
AgSharks Competition Back for Another Year
IRVINE, Calif. (WGA) – Western Growers and S2G Ventures (Seed 2 Growth) are again partnering to host the 2019 AgSharks® Competition, a pitch competition where start-up companies working on agricultural …
Assistance Payments May Be More Evenly Distributed This Go Around
The latest round of assistance payments may be more evenly distributed compared to last year’s trade relief package. An additional $16 billion has been committed by the Trump Administration for …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-07-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CA/OSHA data on citations in the ag industry, trade …
Importance of USMCA for American Dairy Producers
Lawmakers recently heard from several agricultural industry members about the reasons that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) needs to be ratified quickly. President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council, …
What You Can Do to Revive Tired Old Plants
Cathy Isom lets you know why, as well as how, to revive tired old plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. What can you do when your plants …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-06-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering upcoming DWR workshops and webinars regarding GSPs, the ongoing …
Spider Repelling Plants for the Home
Cathy Isom has a bit of information about the plants that repel spiders in and outside of the home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While spiders might …
China Suspends Purchases of American Agricultural Products
China will no longer be accepting any more agricultural products from the United States after the Chinese government asked state-owned companies to halt any further purchases of American agricultural imports. …
Currency Realignment Bill Could Boost Farm Economy
A bipartisan bill to increase the competitiveness of American exports through currency realignment will purportedly help boost the overall farm economy. Introduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Josh Hawley …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-05-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering grape growers watching out for Lantern Fly, as well …
Making Your Own Fermented Pickles
Cathy Isom gives you a few great tips about how to make easy fermented pickles. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Making your own fermented pickles is easy. …