…bitter melon grown on trellises made out of plastic netting By SaturninoOpi – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikipedia image Bitter melon is often called bitter gourd or balsam pear. White…
Farm Bureaus Concerned About Changes to Clean Water Rule
…United States (WOTUS) Rule. Despite claims to the opposite from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers, a new WOTUS rule will have a large impact on…
VofV: Changing the Farm Narrative through Innovation & Workforce Development
…change narrative of agriculture. She discusses how to create a renewable cycle of economic development, collaboration, new technology invention, and environmental stewardship. Podcast hosts Dennis and Candace also dive deep…
Joint Effort to Improve Port of Oakland Conditions for Ag Exports
…difficult over the past 18 months. A new interagency effort is being undertaken which involves additional yard space along with the restoration of export ship calls. “The Port–along with our…
Fresh Christmas Tree Needs to be Disposed of – or Recycled
…of January. Check with your local city or county agency to see if tree curbside pickup is available, and also when it’s ok to start leaving your tree on the…
CREP Updates Provide More Access and Flexibility
…most flexible tools we have for locally-driven, partner-led efforts to reward producers and drive important environmental and climate outcomes,” Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said in a press…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-22-21
…investments required by Prop 12 present challenges for pork producers and how to plan ahead for crop protection needs in order to avoid supply chain disruptions. Tune in to the…
Significant Growth of the Organic Sector and Its Future Potential
…an expectation that the positive momentum will continue. “I think with these generations being more in tune with the nutritional value of organic and also the environmental impact of organic,…
Ways to Make Autumn Leaves Work for the Garden
…and are a great fertilizer for your lawn. You could leave your leaves for many pollinators that rely on leaf matter for warmth and protection during harsh winters. Animals such…
Dairy Margin Coverage Available, with New Program Expansion
…February 18, 2022. The program has been expanded to provide dairy producers with more coverage, allowing for enrollment for supplemental protection. Adjustments were also recently made to feed cost calculations…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. If you’d like to subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit our GovDelivery subscriber page. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so…
Almond Matters: Addressing Marestail and Fleabane in Orchards
…I know you do, I saw some yesterday.” Growers typically make applications of preemergent materials sometime in the fall before Thanksgiving, to provide protection against weeds getting established. With weeds…
Challenges When Caring for Livestock in the Winter Time
How to care for Livestock in the winter time. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Winter can present challenges when caring for livestock, when it comes to protection,…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
In response to feedback received from the producers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is improving crop insurance for hemp. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is strengthening the hemp crop…
