…forming feather-like patterns. Flowers of the gas plant have a lovely fragrance with citrusy overtones. After blooming, the flowers will give way to star-shape seed heads that provide ornamental interest…
Support Grows for Sustainable Productivity Growth Coalition
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says more than 50 organizations and countries have declared support for the Coalition on Sustainable Productivity Growth for Food Security and Resource Conservation. The U.S. launched…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-28-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights some of the assistance opportunities available for producers interested in conservation, comment procedures…
Higher Food Prices Should Ease a Bit in 2022
Food prices are continuing to rise, and consumers across the country are adjusting their shopping habits. A Successful Farming article says food aid agencies are also ramping up their support…
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Accepting Applications
The Almond Leadership Program from the Almond Board of California (ABC) is now accepting applications. Participants in the program will engage in an array of activities to help cultivate leadership…
Comment Period Open for NEPA Implementation
The Council on Environmental Quality recently announced it will be making updates to regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). In a press release from the White House, the…
Strikingly Colorful Flowers Next Best Thing Next to Pansies
The strikingly colorful flowers that are known for the next best thing next to pansies. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Wallflowers Wiktionary image CC BY-SA 3.0 Looking…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show contains reports about the ongoing cotton harvest, the growth of organic demand prompting the…
Students Leaders Prepare for the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo
FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural education this week during the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Held virtually last year,…
Sharing the Story of Agriculture with Food and Farm Facts
Fascinating facts about food in America – how and where it is grown and who produces it – are at your fingertips in a new resource produced by the American…
Organic Demand Growth Pushing Need for Increasing Organic Production
The continued growth of organic demand is prompting a need to increase organic production. Organic sales hit a new record of nearly $62 billion in 2020, following an overall trend…
USDA Sets Dates for California Walnuts Continuance Referendum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set the dates for the California walnuts continuance referendum. Walnut growers will have an opportunity to vote on whether to continue their federal…
Snake Plant is the Popular Houseplant for Beginners
How to care for a popular houseplant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Snake Plant The snake plant is perfect for beginners and makes a striking addition to…
VofV: What Happens When Your Co-Worker is a Robot?
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…