…Law and Policy Clinic; Cambridge, MA Don Brown – Anchor Three Farm, Inc. (Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture 2015-2019); Yuma, CO Jamie Burr – Tyson Foods, Inc.; Farmington, AR Phillip H….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-17-20
…4-H and FFA students miss out if fairgrounds don’t get emergency funding, and learn about the modernization blueprint for USDA Forest Service. Tune in to the show for these news…
Potential Cap-and-Trade Overhaul Would Be Costly for Agriculture
…of the available allowances. Isom noted that a temporary decline in revenue is not reason enough to abandon the entire system. “They’re ignoring the fact that this is coming in…
The Western View: Cease-Fire Ahead in the Water Wars?
…as the priority. The State says the new federal conclusions are not scientifically adequate and don’t do enough to protect species and the state’s interests. Those were the official positions,…
Water Board Seeks to Fund 26 New Personnel Through Increased Fees
…from a $7 billion surplus to a $54 billion deficit, don’t bring anything new unless it’s related to COVID and start cutting’… the State Water Board is proposing to add…
Almond Matters: Controlling Mites with Early Grower Action
…the time to spray. You don’t want to wait until you see whole leaves that are all stippled up with feeding and webbing; you’re way behind the eightball there,” said…
Tomato Plant Diseases to Watch Out for this Summer
Nothing will ruin a tomato crop plant than diseases like leaf spots and blights that can pop up and ruin your garden party. Don’t let these potential problems scare you…
Pet Friendly Ways to Eliminate Weeds
…used carefully. Even so-called environmentally friendly or natural herbicides are capable of injury if used improperly. Before you waste time, effort, and money on products that don’t work or that…
Heat-Tolerant Plants for Your Patio
If you don’t want the dog days of summer to turn your gorgeous container gardens into a crispy mess, try these plants that can take the heat all summer long….
The Western View: It’s Time To Open For Business
…another $3 trillion – but it is money we don’t have. The state of California has gone from a 5 Billion dollar surplus to a 54 Billion dollar deficit –…
Foods That Will Happily Grow on a Balcony
If your living quarters don’t allow for a backyard garden but still provide a little space, such as a balcony, then you have the room to grow your own food….
How to Grow Oranges in Your Own Orchard
Growing oranges can be a delicious investment to make for your property. Not only do they produce delicious fruits, but you can sell or preserve the oranges. These trees don’t…
Which Variety to Consider When Growing Your Own Orange Trees
…outdoors. Most citrus trees are self-fertile, so you don’t need to plant more than one tree for fruit production. There are many varieties to consider. If you want a tree…
Best Plants for Rock Gardens
If you have a beautiful rock garden you need pretty plants to accent it. Some of the best plants are low maintenance perennials that don’t mind poor soil and drought,…