Cathy Isom has a few tips, as well as the importance of growing the Mexican Sunflower. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Mexican sunflower is an annual …
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
Enrollment for 2020 Begins October 7 WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Sept. 10, 2019) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds dairy producers that the deadline to enroll in the …
Some Home Remedies for Bee Stings
At one time or another, you will be stung by a bee. Cathy Isom gives you some home remedies for bee stings. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. …
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
Signup Begins Sept. 11 for More Than $3 Billion in Aid WASHINGTON, D.C., (USDA/FSA-Sept. 9, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that agricultural producers affected by natural …
DMC Program Signup Period Ends September 20
The deadline to sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program is fast approaching. Dairy producers have until Friday, September 20 to sign up for the program at their …
How to Build a Do-It-Yourself Bee House
Everyone know how important bees are for pollinating our plants. Cathy Isom checks out the bees living arrangements by letting you know how to build a do-it-yourself bee house. That’s …
Registration Open for Annual Nutrient Management Conference
Registration is open for the annual nutrient management conference hosted by CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program and the Western Plant Health Association. The 27th annual conference is being held October 27-30 at …
Nearly Half of California Hemp Acreage Registered in Kern County
Kern County has inadvertently become the hemp capital of California, having more hemp acreage registered than any other county by a significant margin. With the recent legalization of industrial hemp …
Upcoming Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at KARE
The 2019 Alfalfa and Forage Field Day is coming up on Thursday, September 19 at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Parlier. The half-day event will feature forage …
UC Researchers Looking for Targeted Grazers
Cooperative Extension personnel are working to compile a comprehensive list of ranchers who do targeted grazing. Livestock and Range Management Advisor in Sonoma County, Stephanie Larson has been reaching out …
FMMO Rollout: ‘Most People Are Pretty Happy’
The California dairy industry continues to adjust to changes brought about by the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO). The FMMO rollout has been coming along relatively smoothly over the past …
Potato Industry Thanks Secretary Perdue for Supporting Exports to Mexico
Several groups representing the potato industry recently sent thanks to USDA Secretary Perdue in a letter, after voicing support for the inclusion of potatoes in trade negotiations with Mexico. In …
Foods that Grow Best in Small Space Gardens
If you live in a building that offers no yard for a garden. That doesn’t mean you can’t have one. Cathy Isom offers you suggestions on some of the foods …
Alternative Meats Full of Alternative Ingredients
Alternative meats remain a trending food choice, with considerable interest from consumers, restaurants, and grocers. Products such as the Beyond Burger and the Impossible Burger continue making headlines as they …