…the 2018 Farm Bill. Section 12101 of the 2018 Farm Bill established a three-part program to comprehensively support animal disease prevention and management. The bill included funding to create two…
How to Raise Your Own Queen Bees
…own queen bees. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. It can be easy to purchase your queen bees online, or from local breeders, but there are also some…
Wool Industry Adversely Affected by AB 1066 Overtime Rules
…state’s sheep industry may cease to exist if the amended wage order is not addressed. According to the agency, the wage order will result in a 119 percent increase in…
Growing Your Own Brussel Sprouts
…kale, cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli. I’m Cathy Isom… How to grow Brussel Sprouts from seed Video by: bcneiman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmyPQzBvFEI Brussel Sprouts how to grow brussel sprouts. I grew these in…
The Western View: Insects Repelled by Unfamiliar Odors
…thyme, eucalyptus, lemon and cinnamon bark – were most effective at repelling the midge. The findings come as good news to organic farmers who don’t have an effective solution for…
Knowing How to Germinate Seeds for Your Garden
…requires a combination of elements, including warmth, light, oxygen, and moisture. You can be creative when it comes to the containers that you select. People use plastic containers, seed trays,…
Gene Editing in Organic Production?
…discussion to consider whether it is appropriate for some of these new technologies that include gene editing to be eligible to be used to enhance organic production.” The comments seem…
AgSharks Competition Back for Another Year
…can apply at www.wga.com/agsharks2019. Applications close on Friday, September 6, 2019. “For three years, Western Growers has come together with S2G to provide this unique opportunity for startups to receive…
Importance of USMCA for American Dairy Producers
Lawmakers recently heard from several agricultural industry members about the reasons that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) needs to be ratified quickly. President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council,…
What You Can Do to Revive Tired Old Plants
Cathy Isom lets you know why, as well as how, to revive tired old plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. What You Can Do to Revive Tired…
China Suspends Purchases of American Agricultural Products
China will no longer be accepting any more agricultural products from the United States after the Chinese government asked state-owned companies to halt any further purchases of American agricultural imports. …
Making Your Own Fermented Pickles
…by Farmhouse on Boone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jirhT4TET_I Well, if your garden overfloweth with cucumbers and/or you want to start incorporating more fermented vegetables into your diet, I think you will love this…
Secretary Perdue Statement on U.S. and E.U. Beef Agreement
…desire high quality products, and I have no doubt that when given the opportunity to purchase U.S. products we will see more Europeans choose to buy American. America’s farmers and…
Easy Way to Rid Your Plants of Spider Mites
…I’m Cathy Isom… How to eliminate Mites – IPM Protocal #4 video by: Monster Gardens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP9iNEvspBg Best Integrated Pest Management protocol – currently used in Commercial Indoor, Greenhouse and Outdoor…