…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
…everything. I’m Cathy Isom… Simple queen rearing (cell-punch method) Video by: Jason Chrisman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxjOMApFUJI&list=PLPpU-kXaR-3c–3BXBEJsqO30HxHEqAIR This is a very simple way to raise your own queen honey bees. Some people have…
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
IRVINE, Calif. (WGA) – Western Growers and S2G Ventures (Seed 2 Growth) are again partnering to host the 2019 AgSharks® Competition, a pitch competition where start-up companies working on agricultural…
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…
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…
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…
Successful 2019 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting Wraps Up in Colorado
…priorities for years to come.” NCBA’s policy committees met throughout the week to refine positions on public policy issues like international trade, access to public lands, dietary guidelines, and the…
Study Shows Premium in Cattle from BQA Certified Producers
…information on the study or to complete online BQA training, go to www.bqa.org/certification. For more information on the BQA program, contact Chase DeCoite at cdecoite@beef.org. Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…
The Western View: Fishy Business About Bumblebees
…don’t need help – science says they do, and we need to do our best to insure the survival of the species. The shame comes from twisting the law from what…