…said that he has had little success with the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan. After acquiring three farm policies through the FAIR Plan, two of the plans were…
Identifying a Few Common Pest That Will Go After Onions
…known as the red mite — is ridiculously fond of onions. Plant cilantro around your onions to help fend them off, and treat infected plants with neem oil. Bulb Mites…
Almond Update: Additional Conservation Assistance for Drought Impacted Regions
…“If you have an application with NRCS already, you’re encouraged to call your planner and ask them if your project is eligible for this new funding,” Roseman noted. NRCS intends…
Vegetables to Plant for a Bountiful Fall Harvest
…ideal for succession planting, meaning planting at intervals throughout the growing season. You can even start beans in the heat of summer. Beets are an ideal fall crop. Sow seeds…
Supreme Court Sides with Farmers in Right of Access Ruling
…“And unlike standard health and safety inspections, the access regulation is not germane to any benefit provided to agricultural employers or any risk posed to the public.” About the Author…
VofV: Cooperation and Data Sharing for Better Food Safety
…out more at WGA.com. Food safety expert Tim York expands on the importance of data sharing for advancing food safety. York, who currently serves as the CEO of the California…
Almond Matters: Pre-Hull Split Pest Management
…there that was small and not doing much prior to this heat, it’s probably a good idea to go out and look at it now because I would image the…
Vegetable Plants that Outshine Others in Summer Heat
…of heat and adaptability to dry conditions. Squash, both summer and winter types, are best grown in the heat. Other heat loving veggie plants include: Eggplant, cucumbers, corn, and watermelon. Listen…
New USDA Grant Program to Increase Processing Capacity
…small and beginning farmers. USDA is also encouraging grant applications that focus on maintaining strong inspection and food safety standards and obtaining a larger commercial presence. MPIRG’s Planning for a…
Health Bite: Eating Healthy on a Budget
…believe, nutritious food doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, when you pay attention to your diet and plan out what you’ll be making and eating for the week…
Plants That Take a Lot of Heat and Still Bloom Through Dry Spells
The plants that can take a lot of heat and still bloom through a dry spell. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When summer heat kicks in, its good…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative Bringing Additional Aid
…sectors get back on track and plan for the future. Since January, USDA has provided more than $11 billion of assistance directly to producers and food and agriculture business.” Dairy…
Another Salmonella Outbreak Report Leads Back to Adjacent Land Use
…adjacent land use in relation to food safety. FDA recommends all farms be aware of surrounding areas and the risk associated with nearby livestock and poultry. The agency is also…
Making Plans for Heat Illness Prevention as Temperatures Rise
…degrees. A heat illness prevention plan is also very important for the safety of employees and must be posted at the worksite at all times. This plan should be in…