…Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and online at the RMA Agent…
Strategizing Better Agricultural Engagement with Public Officials
…to simplify complex issues when you’re dealing in public policy. Our job is to remind these legislators of all that goes into the mix.” Soares highlighted an instance of agricultural…
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…marketplace.” Innovation highlights mentioned in the report include (along with corresponding page numbers in the report for each): A new bio-based insect repellent that uses fatty acids derived from coconut oil…
Western View: The Rise and Fall of Wupatki
…began. By around 1300, most of the Wupatki settlements and pueblos had been abandoned and its residents moved on to more hospitable places. In its heyday, however, Wupatki was an…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…Farm Bill, USDA is committed to focusing on responsiveness and putting our customers first.” Implementation Progress: TITLE I – Commodity Programs Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy): Dairy producers who…
Drip Irrigation System Ideas You Can Build Yourself
Pinterest You don’t have time to properly water your garden? Cathy Isom has some Do it Yourself Ideas for drip irrigation systems. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Learn About Ag Starter Kit Gets Tools in Teachers Hands
…right to your door while funding is available and aim to get teachers everything they need to involve agriculture in their everyday school standards. The kits include ready-made lessons, tons…
Flowering Bushes Add Beauty to Your Garden
…of Sharon bushes produces in a variety of colors, including white, red, lavender, or light blue. They bloom in the late summer, and despite the name, they aren’t roses. Instead,…
The California Kitchen: Horchata
…Sticks Canella 2 Vanilla Beans TT Brown Sugar The California Kitchen: Horchata For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…
USDA Offers Producers Options to Re-enroll or Extend Expiring CRP Contracts
…enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs and promoting and supporting voluntary conservation. FSA is committed to implementing these changes as quickly and effectively as possible, and…
Vaccine Investigators Use Bacterium’s Own Protein Against It
…poor health. This cow is part of a study herd used in research on Johne’s disease at the National Animal Disease Center, Ames, Iowa. Photo by Peggy Greb. (USDA/ARS) —…
Almond Update: FORE! Support California FFA June 27
…the class does to raise money for FFA scholarships. Listen to Thao’s full interview. Almond Update: FORE! Support California FFA June 27 Find more information about the event at Almonds.com….
Section 18 Approved for Transform Use in Cotton
…and it’s not fully registered yet. It’s still going through all the process, so we applied for a Section 18,” said Isom. Section 18 Approved for Transform Use in Cotton…
How to Harvest and Store Homegrown Figs
…sap. This can irritate your skin if it’s exposed for longer periods of time. Plan ahead with your wardrobe before you harvest your figs. Step 4. Store Properly. Figs aren’t…