…of the ESA are better met by resuming its previous approach. The proposal follows an executive order which directed all federal agencies to review and address agency actions to ensure…
Students Leaders Prepare for the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo
…participate in the event. Those who will not participate in person will have an option to participate in online components – ranging from the virtual FFA Blue Room to student…
Sharing the Story of Agriculture with Food and Farm Facts
…Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. Food and Farm Facts helps answer questions that learners of all ages may have, including “Where does our food come from and who grows it?”…
USDA Sets Dates for California Walnuts Continuance Referendum
…marketing order between the dates of December 6 and December 31. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service will be mailing ballots and voting instructions to all growers who produced walnuts in California from September…
VofV: What Happens When Your Co-Worker is a Robot?
…achieved his dream: to build a robot company that solves agriculture’s labor woes. Charlie’s company, Burro, recently raised $10.9 million Series A funding and plans to release 500 self-driving wheelbarrows…
MSOB: Biological Materials for Arthropod Management in Organic Vegetables
…management system. However, when cultural practices are not providing adequate management, there are several biological materials that can be effective in combatting arthropods. “Bacillus thuringiensis is very effective against several…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show goes over the latest executive order from Governor Gavin Newsom, where California sits for…
Supply Chain Challenges to Be Addressed Through Executive Order
After months of port congestion creating supply chain challenges, Governor Gavin Newsom has taken action to address the issue. On Wednesday, Newsom signed an executive order directing state agencies to…
2022 World Ag Expo Chairman Announced
…shop, and learn something new. Tickets are on sale online, and attendees can plan their visit at www.worldagexpo.org. The 55th edition will run Tuesday, February 8 through Thursday, February 10,…
VofV: Almond Evolution – Self-Pollinating Varieties, Rootstock Gene Editing, Labor-Saving Tech
…out more at WGA.com. What do pest-controlling GMO insects have in common with orchard biomass recycling? They are both part of the almond industry’s effort to increase crop yield, improve…
Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Three
Weaving through the maze of nutrition advice online, on infomercials, and through word of mouth can be confusing and contradictory, to say the least. Hi, I’m Rachel Eslick with your…
New Tool Helps Ranchers Estimate Assistance Covered Under ELAP
…Tool will require the use of Microsoft Excel and a tutorial is available online. The online tool will calculate the estimated payment for feed transportation assistance but does not serve…
EPA, Army Announce Regional Roundtables on WOTUS
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army are calling on communities to propose roundtables to provide input on the implications of the new “WOTUS” rule. The regional…
Planting Spring-Blooming Bulbs in Autumn Provide Color After Winter
The springtime bulbs that you should plant in the fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Planting tulips, daffodils, and other spring-blooming…