USDA extended the deadline to May 17 from May 1 for agricultural producers to certify 2018 crop production for payments through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP), which helps producers who …
Why Your Garden Needs Ladybugs
Cathy Isom begins this series by letting you know why you need Ladybugs in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ladybugs may be tiny but they …
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2018
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports that California’s almond acreage continued to increase in 2018. Bearing acres, or orchards that have matured enough to produce a crop, are reported …
Sacramento Lawmakers Hear Concerns from California Grape Industry
Several industry members recently went to Sacramento to meet with legislators and regulators to discuss the challenges that California grape producers are facing. President and CEO for Allied Grape Growers, …
NCBA CEO Kendal Frazier Announces Plans for Retirement
After 34 years with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the past four as CEO, Kendal Frazier announced his plans for retirement this morning. Kendal’s career began as a farm …
Mechanical Vineyard Pruning Possible Without Replanting
One of the major concerns regarding mechanical vineyard pruning is the time and cost associated with replanting a vineyard in a manner that would accommodate the process. However, a report …
USDA Opens Application Portal for New ReConnect Rural Broadband Infrastructure Program
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting online applications for funding through the new ReConnect Rural Broadband Pilot Program. These funds will …
Tips for Starting a Hanging Basket Garden
Cathy Isom begins her series by giving you some helpful tips for a hanging basket garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you can come up with …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Farm Groups Ask President, Congress for Disaster Relief
A group of 135 farm organizations and banks that supply seasonal loans to farms and ranches today called on the President and Congress to put aside political differences and supply …
Why Create a Window Box Garden
Cathy Isom lets you know why you should consider creating your own window box garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. For anyone wanting to grow a garden …
Grape Prices Expected to Come Down After Strong 2018
Figures from the Final Grape Crush Report for 2018 showed strong numbers for both price and volume, however, grape prices are not expected to remain at those levels for 2019. …
Why Create Your Own Homemade Potting Mix
Cathy Isom lets you know why you should create your own homemade potting mix. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are several reasons why it’s a good …
Investment in Sterile Navel Orangeworm Project Keeps Rearing Facility Open
The sterile navel orangeworm project is receiving even more industry support with the Almond Board of California (ABC) contributing a significant amount of funding toward a critical component of the …