Cathy Isom fills you in on what kind, as well as the many reasons why you should grow mixed berries at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. …
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
Strawberry producers will have some new varieties to help increase yields and fruit quality this fall. UC Davis’s Public Strawberry Breeding Program announced the release of five new strawberry varieties after several year’s …
Value of Dairy Exports Highest in Four Years
According to the U.S. Dairy Export Council, it appears that the total value of American dairy exports reached a four-year high in May at nearly $540 million. Analysts attribute the …
The California Kitchen: Pineapple Hawaiian Luau Slaw
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pineapple Hawaiian Luau Slaw with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Qts Cabbage2 C Purple …
EPA Registers Long-Term Uses of Sulfoxaflor While Ensuring Strong Pollinator Protection
Registration provides benefits to growers and is supported by strong science that shows minimal risks for pollinators WASHINGTON (EPA) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a long-term …
USDA Now Making Payments for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Income-over-feed margin for May triggers fifth payment for 2019 WASHINGTON, (USDA/FSA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on …
Rural Broadband Will Boost Economy, Improve Sustainability and Animal Welfare
(AFBF) — Broadband is no longer a luxury but a necessity for modern agriculture and the quality of life for rural Americans, Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst told a …
Tasty Spuds You Can Grow at Home
The potato, in one form or another, is one thing that is on just about everyone’s dinner plate. Cathy Isom has a list of more than a dozen tasty spuds …
Voluntary Best Practices to Better Protect Citrus from HLB
A series of voluntary best practices have been developed to afford growers increased protection from Huanglongbing (HLB). The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee has endorsed a set of strategies …
Some Things You Can Use as Strawberry Planters
In todays program, Cathy Isom has several great ideas about some things you can use as strawberry planters. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Strawberries are some of …
NCBA, State Affiliates Urge Congress to Ratify USMCA
WASHINGTON (NCBA) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) sent a letter signed by 39 of its state affiliates to U.S. Senate and House leaders urging them to support the …
Growing Onions from Seed Has Benefits
Just about every garden has onions. In today’s program, Cathy Isom explains the benefits of growing onions from seed. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Onions are staples …
Investment Not Happening Where Needed for AgTech
Investment is needed for technologies to develop in agriculture, but currently, those ventures aren’t tackling the real problem. Western Growers Association Executive Vice President Dave Puglia recently talked about the …
Grow Drought Tolerant Edible Plants
Most areas of the country have issues with water. A lot of us also like to grow our own fruit and vegetables. Cathy Isom lets us know about some drought …