…scouting resources are being made available to citrus growers for free, and we go over some of the ways that dairy and livestock producers can positively impact climate change. Tune…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-22-21
…an interview highlighting the work to address climate issues in the livestock and dairy sectors. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen…
Congress Encouraged to Fund Water and Wildfire Solutions in Reconciliation Package
…of water resources and the natural environment amongst changing climate and hydrological conditions,” the letter states. “We need your help to ensure that federal investment and timely improvements are made…
Common Diseases to Look Out for to Protect the Citrus Crop
…great if you have the right climate for it, but make sure you’re ready for these citrus diseases. Citrus canker is a highly contagious bacterial disease that leads to yellow…
U.S. Dairy Industry Advances Solutions to Deliver a More Sustainable and Secure Food System
The U.S. dairy community is reaffirming its commitment to be part of the climate solution, pledging to address its total greenhouse gas footprint. The industry is also setting goals to…
AFT Adds to Policy Team to Tackle Climate Issues
American Farmland Trust (AFT) just filled a new position on its policy team to tackle climate issues. Samantha Levy joins the policy team as climate policy manager to lead the…
Breadfruit is Historically Significant Fruit with Many Uses
…photos. Some are perfect for home growing, if the climate is just right. You can plant in containers in cooler areas and move outside in the summer. Breadfruits need full…
National Awareness Increases on Ag’s Role in Mitigating Effects of Climate Change
The damage caused by recent ecological disasters has helped highlight agriculture’s role in mitigating the effects of climate change. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross pointed out…
Fiddle-Leaf Figs are an Evergreen Ornamental “In” Plant to Have
…grow them outdoors if you live in the right climate, but they are more suited to being an indoor ornamental in most places. In their native environment, they can grow…
One of the Earliest Cultivated Plants in Human History
…A date palm might not be most gardeners’ first choice when it comes to growing fruit. But for people in the right climate, growing dates is a brilliant choice. The…
Growing a Smoothie Garden from Likable Vegetables
…nice variety so that you aren’t sipping solely spinach smoothies for the rest of the summer. First things first, consider your climate so that you’ll know which plants like to…
CRP Acreage Falls Short of Goal at Just Under Three Million Acres
…about 4 million acres below the enrollment target. The CRP benefits for producers, sportsmen, wildlife, conservation and climate are numerous and well documented. We cannot afford to let them to…
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
…all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry…
Health Bite: Comparing Milk and Alternatives
…and therefore almond products, like milk, demonized because the crop requires a lot of water. Then again, cows have been thrown under the bus for their contribution to climate change….