…species that your non-human companions need—and enjoy—as well. Just be sure to double-check with your animal’s healthcare provider to ensure what’s safe for them, because different species have different dietary…
MSOB: Biological Control of Botrytis Shows Potential
…be effectively used for botrytis control. “I had a variety of these biologicals that included botanical extracts, microbials, different species and strains of bacteria, and protein-based materials, and also essential…
Pretty Plants that Repel Biting Bugs in Your Garden
…Thyme, Garlic, and Cat Nip are also great for the garden and act as a natural pest repellant. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Pretty Plants…
Disaster Assistance Bill Moves Through House Ag Committee
…2020 WHIP+ Reauthorization Act also applies to dairies that were forced to dump milk as a result of a disaster event. “This extension of the Wildfire Hurricane Indemnity Program disaster…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
…several factors contributed to the significant increase. “Most notably the Food Safety Modernization Act, a number of labor-related policies such as the Affordable Care Act, overtime laws, different reporting requirements…then…
Week in Review: Economics of Ag Burning Alternatives & California Port Congestion
…exposure has become even more of an issue for producers in recent years, with record-setting wildfires occurring more frequently. The Energy Infrastructure Act recently passed by the Senate Energy and…
Battle For the Right to Repair Bolstered with Recent Vote
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is going to become more actively engaged when comes to the right to repair. After a recent vote of 5-0, the FTC will be enhancing…
Passage of Energy Infrastructure Act Celebrated by Ag and Water Groups
The Energy Infrastructure Act was recently passed by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee by a vote of 13-7. The legislation includes several provisions that will assist with some…
Potential For Year-Round H-2A Access on The Horizon
…program. The amendment was added to the Fiscal Year 2022 Homeland Security Appropriations Act. It remains unknown if the amendment will make it into the final version of the bill….
Bats are Nocturnal Creatures Providing Natural Pollination and Pest Control
How to attract bats to your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Two fox bats hanging upside down on a tree After dark, Bats are nocturnal creatures that…
Best Plants for Making Your Property More Private
…that needs a tall plant with a smaller footprint, you may want to consider the Emerald Green Arborvitae. This species is very dense and can grow up to 15-feet tall…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
…the strengthening of the Packers and Stockyards Act. The Farm System Reform Act is being supported by hundreds of organizations including United Food and Commercial Workers and Family Farm Action….
Tips for Removing Deep Rooted Shrubs from the Garden
…use it sparingly and wear protective gear. Root killer is systemic and needs time to work. Its best suited for invasive species and works especially well in warm climates, where…
Executive Order Addresses Right to Repair and Market Competition
…consider updates to the Packers and Stockyards Act and definitions for “Made in the USA” labeling. USDA is also tasked with the development of plans for increasing opportunities for producers…