The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expects to issue by October 15 a $21.7 million grant funding opportunity to support small drinking water and wastewater systems in rural communities. EPA Assistant…
FARM Act Seeks oversite on Foreign Ag Farmland Investments
Lawmakers introduced the Foreign Adversary Risk Management or FARM Act. The legislation seeks to combat foreign interference in America’s agriculture supply chain through reforms to the Committee on Foreign Investment…
Almond Update: Deadline Approaching for Almond Achievement Awards Nominations
Nominations are currently being accepted for achievement awards celebrating individuals who have had a positive impact on the almond industry. The awards are offered by the Almond Board of California…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-07-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show covers new and impending OSHA penalty increases, higher loan limits recently announced by USDA,…
September Ag Economy Barometer Reveals Decline
Sentiment among agricultural producers weakened in September as the Ag Economy Barometer declined 14 points to a reading of 124. This is the weakest farmer sentiment reading since July 2020,…
Hanging Baskets for Vertical Vegetable Farming?
Crops that grow well in hanging baskets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hanging baskets are a great solution when growing gardens vertically. Not only are they are…
New Loan Guarantee Initiative Launched by USDA
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a new loan guarantee initiative to further address issues within the food system. Another $100 million in funding from the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features a conversation with the California Walnut Board, a report on crop conditions for…
AEM Members Optimistic About Continued Economy Recovery
Agriculture and construction manufacturers are upbeat about the continuing economic recovery. A second-quarter 2021-member survey done by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) showed optimism remains as strong as it…
U.S. Trade Rep Tai Completes Review, Offers Steps Forward on China
The Biden Administration has completed a months-long review of the U.S. trade relationship with China. Pointing out that the previous administration’s unilateral approach alienated allies and trading partners while hurting…
What’s Left on the To-Do List for Gardens This Year
…start thinking about protecting roses before temperatures begin to chill. Be sure to cut them back and remove any part of the plant which looks diseased or appears to have…
VofV: Building Autonomous Farm Tractors…and Totally Winning
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Health Bite: Fall Season Vegetables
With some of the most tasty and healthy vegetables in season, fall is a fantastic time to try new produce. Hi, I’m Rachel Eslick with your AgNet West Health Bite….
Mandatory Inspections Suspended for California Walnuts
Enforcement of mandatory inspections of California walnuts is being suspended after a recent action from the California Walnut Board (CWB). Working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over the…