…here: www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/cig. CIG is funded through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The maximum grant is $2 million per project and the length of time for project completion is three…
DPR Takes Action Against Grower
…federal law prohibits the use of this pesticide on grapes. However Dimethoate is allowed to be used on other crops to protect them from insects including mites, flies and aphids….
Coffee Grounds for Beauty
…through the coffee maker can be used in several “Do it Yourself” beauty treatments, too. Such as an exfoliate and scrub. For example, old coffee grounds combined with coconut oil…
Fruits and Veggies for Doggies
Cathy Isom tells us about the fruits and veggies that you should also be feeding your dogs. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. Fruits and Veggies for Doggies…
Investment to Spur Agricultural Innovation
…management and water conservation (Illinois). University of Hawaii, ($979,927)-proposes to develop an approach to optimize irrigation scheduling in intensive vegetable production systems across diverse climatic zones in the Pacific Islands…
The California Kitchen: Champagne Poached Kiwi
…to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon…
No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation announced that it does not expect to purchase and sell sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for fiscal year 2017. Federal…
Corn, Potatoes and Vegetable Production Practices
…Rater. “Resulting information is used by producers, buyers, suppliers, policymakers, and others. I encourage each person to take the time to respond.” For more information visit the NASS web pages…
National Chicken Month
Cathy Isom fills us in on the month-long celebration of America’s favorite protein. National Chicken Month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Chicken Month We know that…
Women in Agriculture Trade Mission is Underway
…Port Orford, Ore. 4. Dragonberry Produce, Inc., Canby, Ore. 5. Earthbound Farm, San Juan Bautista, Calif. 6. Green Plains, Inc., Omaha, Neb. 7. Halcyon Trading Company, LLC, Alpharetta, Ga. 8….
Atrazine Important for Conservation Farming
…to be used on a widespread basis because it’s a broad spectrum product. It reduced the number of times farmers had to drive over their soil and that decreased erosion…
The California Kitchen: Kiwi, Apple Bread Pudding
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing kiwi and apple bread pudding with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 Kiwis Cleaned and…
Project Aids Food Supply for Delta Smelt
…improve fish and wildlife habitat.” Steve Adler is associate editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at sadler@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
R&D Investments for Small Businesses
…public benefit. “USDA is proud to stand behind America’s small businesses, whose ingenuity and commitment to community is appreciated worldwide,” said Vilsack. “Rural America is finally on the road to…