Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering NASDA looking to address labor shortages and work visa…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…are working with hemp producers to provide insurance options that make sense for producers and for insurance providers,” RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger said. “RMA has worked to expand and refine…
USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program
…“I look forward to discussing with sector leaders how we can work on climate smart solutions that will improve the profitability and resilience of agricultural producers and open new market…
Picking the Perfect Poinsettia that will Last Through the Holiday Season
How to pick the perfect Poinsettia that will last through the holiday season. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a wide variety of poinsettias out there,…
VofV: The Next Wave of AgTech – Plant Probiotics
…up manufacturing. Listen as Bruce reveals the secret behind commercializing new tech platforms, the recipe for winning startup pitch competitions, and how to develop a product that is specific enough…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…California Walnut Commission The California Walnut Commission, established in 1987, is funded by mandatory assessments of the growers. The Commission is an agency of the State of California that works…
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Problems with Preemergence Programs
…are in that particular almond orchard,” said Pawlak. “Another component that makes a good preemergence program is for a long residual.” An appropriate herbicide material selection is another important component…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn…
MPIRG Program Issues $32 Million in Grant Support
…regional meat and poultry processors as they recover from the pandemic and also work to expand capacity,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “Achieving a Federal Grant…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…available through the ReConnect Program starting today. Eligible applicants are state, local or territory governments; corporations; Native American Tribes; limited liability companies and cooperative organizations. This funding, which does not include…
Prepare for a fruitful year
…places like China and India. Recent “trade wars” also caused numerous demand influxes increasing congestion in shipping. This intense demand has caused ocean freight costs to increase around 300% globally. …
Aubrey Bettencourt Takes Over as Almond Alliance of California President
…Council and Western United Dairies. COURTESY: ALMOND ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA “We are extremely excited to have Aubrey Bettencourt as the Almond Alliance’s new President and CEO. Aubrey comes to us…
Best Ornamental Grasses for Attracting Birds to the Garden
Some of the best ornamental grasses for attracting birds to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Michael Drummond from Pixabay Ornamental grasses provide beautiful…
Best Plants for Attracting Birds to Your Yard
…to plant in a permanent location because Sea Holly does not transplant well. In addition to large, pretty blooms in summer, Sunflowers produce nutritious seeds that many birds, and people,…