…The act of growing food is best done by increasing the organic content of the soil, and that is exactly what is needed to reduce climate change. Using Cap and…
Senate Bill 1 Passes – Governor Newsom to Veto
…Congress to undermine vital federal protections that protect clean air, clean water and endangered species,” Newsom said in the statement. “Senate Bill 1 does not, however, provide the state with…
Cattle Industry Requests Better Price Transparency
…would directly address issues related to the Mandatory Price reporting program, Packers & Stockyards Act violations and definitions, and the cattle futures contracts. USCA looks forward to working with both…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…under the Clean Water Act. The agencies upcoming action will restore the regulatory text that existed prior to the 2015 Rule and will end the inconsistent regulatory patchwork that has…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…Risk Management Agency (RMA) Actuarial Information Browser at webapp.rma.usda.gov/apps/actuarialinformationbrowser. Eligibility will be determined for each producer based on the size of the loss and the level of insurance coverage elected by…
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…
Senate Bill 1 Continues to Move Through the California Legislature
…some environmental groups are referring to as ‘Trump insurance’ is now headed to the California Assembly floor. The California Environmental, Public Health, and Workers Defense Act of 2019 known as…
Improved Debt Relief Now Available to American Farmers
American farmers and ranchers will be able to obtain debt relief a bit easier now that President Donald Trump has signed the Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019. The bipartisan…
Environmental Groups Sue Over Changes to Endangered Species Act
New rules governing how the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is to be applied were recently finalized, after having been noted as a priority by the Trump administration. The changes have…
Growing Catnip for Your Furry Friends
…on This Land of Ours. Growing Catnip for Your Furry Friends Catnip is one of 250 species in the mint family. It’s known by many names, including Catswort, Catmint, Field…
Wasps are Beneficial Insects for Your Garden
…are Beneficial Insects for Your Garden Wasps have a bad wrap because their stings hurt. With the more than 30,000 species of wasps around the world there are 3 types…
Which of the Five Common Breed of Honeybees is Best for You?
…Land of Ours. Which of the Five Common Breed of Honeybees is Best for You? When it comes to honeybees, there are more than just one species and domesticated breed…
New Resource for Integrated Weed Management in Rice
…all the new herbicides, every single weed species, and new invertebrate pest we’ve had introduced in the past few years as well. So, much more comprehensive than the last one…
You Can Help Bring Back the Bee Population
…species in the world, 4,000 live in the United States. Though these guys play a vital role in our agriculture and honey production, they’re native to Europe and were introduced…