…So, even if your soil isn’t 8-12 inches deep as it should be for best yields, you can still have a super product garden in the meantime. I’m Cathy Isom……
Farmworker Housing Bill: βNo farmer is going to use this.β
…the issue. “This is the complete opposite of something that helps. No farmer is going to use this.” At a time when the H-2A program is beginning to become more…
Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders
…use new technology and implement solutions to regenerate soils, build the economic success of farming communities, innovate supply chains, address the global issues facing our industry—such as climate change, deforestation…
Understanding eCommerce Platforms for Online Produce Sales
…food and beverages in the U.S., but retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Kroger are also making inroads as First-Party retailers in the internet marketplace. “You’re selling to Amazon, or…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Managing Labor and the Paperwork Around It
…HarvestPort.com.ο»Ώ Genevieve Griffin-George speaks about her New Zealand-based agtech company, PICMI, addresses the seasonal labor shortages in the agriculture industry. During this episode of Voices of the Valley, she explains…
New Plants-3D Program Develops Next Generation of Ag Innovators
…thinking. Bailey-Serres noted that increased interest in precision farming techniques highlights the importance of exposing students to more scientific approaches to agricultural issues. “It’s likely that some of the…
Western View: Green Energyβs Dirty Little Secret
…medium and high-voltage electrical installations. It is used in wind turbines as well as large power stations and sub-stations in towns and cities. It prevents electrical accidents and fires. SMUD…
Problem Pigeons and the Best Way to Handle Them
…Handle Them For anyone living in an urban setting, it’s likely you’ll encounter pigeons invading your garden space. Especially if you have a balcony or patio garden space. They can…
Utilizing the Three-Sisters Planting Method
Pinterest While there are many different types of companion planting, this method has been used for centuries by the Iroquois indians. Cathy Isom explains the Three- Sisters Planting method. That’s…
Preventing Horn Growth in Dairy Cows Through Genome Editing
…of the research article, Alison Van Eenennaam noted that the project has been an interesting implementation of genetic modification. The intended result of the research is to ultimately improve the…
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
…water, stormwater drainage and waste disposal systems in rural communities with 10,000 or fewer residents. USDA is announcing investments in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky,…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: The Power of Data Through the Supply Chain
…HarvestPort.com.ο»Ώ For 15+ years, rfxcel has been a leader in track and trace solutions for the life science and pharmaceutical industries. The company is now looking to transform its highly…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
…year. In addition to the $1.5 billion now in process, FSA anticipates it will issue another $1 billion in November once USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service publishes additional commodity prices for…
Easiest Houseplants or Ground Covers You Can Grow
In today’s program, Cathy Isom fills you in about one of the easiest houseplants or ground covers you can grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Easiest Houseplants or…