…in 2019,” Vote Hemp President Eric Steenstra noted in a press release. “Now that we have lifted federal prohibition on hemp farming, it’s time build the infrastructure and expand hemp…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
…the opportunity to contribute to the water discussion. A number of farmers and ranchers also provided some feedback during the comment session, highlighting concern about the future of farming in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-11-19
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Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) program as well as the Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM)…
Some Home Remedies for Bee Stings
At one time or another, you will be stung by a bee. Cathy Isom gives you some home remedies for bee stings. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…will begin Sept. 11, 2019. “U.S. agriculture has been dealt a hefty blow by extreme weather over the last several years, and 2019 is no exception,” said U.S. Secretary of…
How to Build a Do-It-Yourself Bee House
…attract them — but by building things, too. Such as an easy-peasy DIY bee house. You’ll want to welcome the docile bee species, such as Carpenter Bees, Mining Bees, and…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…like It could be a win-win. New Income Source From Farming I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the…
Senate Bill 1 Continues to Move Through the California Legislature
…groups including Defenders of Wildlife have been supporting the legislation since its inception, challenging the Trump Administration’s work to roll back regulations that have shown to be ineffective and unnecessarily…
Which of the Five Common Breed of Honeybees is Best for You?
…for a beekeeper to consider. Italian honeybee The Italian Honeybee may be the best bee for beginners, because this subspecies of the Western honeybee is not an aggressive bee which…
Helping Defend Your Bees Against Bee Predators
…Land of Ours. Helping Defend Your Bees Against Bee Predators The way bees defend themselves is impressive, however, sometimes, they need our help against bee predators. Here are some ways…
How Bees Defend Themselves from Predators
In this part of her series on raising bees, Cathy Isom lets you know about how bees defend themselves. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How Bees Defend…
Predators that Prey on Bees and Your Harvest
…enjoy eating bees themselves, and they will actually suck on the bees, and spit out the parts they aren’t interested in eating. A skunk will collect bees from the lower…
You Can Help Bring Back the Bee Population
…the bee population. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. You Can Help Bring Back the Bee Population Bees are the winged wonders that are really important to us…