Why carving Halloween pumpkins is a tradition. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The history of Halloween as we know it is based on an ancient Celtic holiday…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…2020. Eligible Commodities CFAP 2 supports eligible producers of row crops, livestock, specialty crops, dairy, aquaculture, and many other commodities, including many that were ineligible for CFAP 1. FSA’s CFAP 2…
Innovative New Carrot Products Are Entering the Market
…food items continue to become available to consumers. Bolthouse Farms is also entering the fray with a new line of products. The company recently debuted a new product line called…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-26-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the details on the fast-approaching WHIP Plus deadline, NASDA…
Important Labor Questions for Farmers and Ranchers
…sick leave issues, workers compensation insurance issues, Cal/OSHA compliance requirements. There’s a number of issues with COVID that still remain to be a challenge,” Sandoval explained. “But it’s not just…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-26-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the details on the fast-approaching WHIP Plus deadline, NASDA…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Round Four Announced
…families, distributors, food banks, faith-based organizations and non-profits in communities across the country. We recently surpassed 110 million boxes delivered, and millions more are headed to Americans in need,” U.S….
Satellite Data Helping to Make More Informed Water Decisions
…information plays an instrumental role in developing more precise irrigation schedules. “At local scales, in basins that have been seeing declines in groundwater levels. ET data can help communities work…
Water Agencies Call for Support in Developing Voluntary Agreements
…accompanied by a letter from ACWA Executive Director Dave Eggerton on behalf of more than 450 ACWA member agencies. “We ask that the State does not lose sight of the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-23-20
…in psyllid trapping, Congress working toward the next COVID-19 relief package, also climate change and the investment in biofuel projects. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Congress Working Towards Next Comprehensive COVID-19 Relief Package
White House in Washington, DC, USA Negotiations have been continuing this week between the White House and Democratic Congressional Leadership. Legislators are working to come to an agreement on the…
Growing and Harvesting Bell Peppers
Growing and harvesting your homegrown bell peppers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By ukjent/Shutterstock Bell peppers need warm soil and warm temperatures to thrive. To encourage faster…
Industry Groups Encourage Mandatory Labeling for Cell-Based Meat
…high.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and FSIS agreed to a joint framework of regulation when it comes to cell-based meat products. The agencies decided in March 2019…
EU Prepared to Impose Tariffs on American Goods After WTO Decision
…noted that he has been working with USTR Lighthizer in working out a solution. The EU does not want to impose tariffs but will do so if necessary. Lighthizer also…