New competitive grant opportunities are now being made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The grants are being offered in an…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-31-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA’s food box program hitting a big milestone, potential…
The California Kitchen: Jamaican Jerk Sweet Potatoes
…Sweet Potatoes For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV, and Apple TV Follow…
Some Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Fruit Flies
Some ways to get rid of pesky fruit flies in and around your home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. COURTESY: CDFA Even though fruit flies may do…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…different crops and animals are commercially produced in California. The wide array of agricultural products keep California farmers competitive in the global market. UC Cooperative Extension research into new crops…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers off-ground harvest as a stepwise process, COVID considerations for Produce Safety Rule inspections,…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…community health services director for Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska: “Definitely, there’s a need in the community. We’re not seeing the same people every week, which is a good…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvest a Stepwise Process Already in Motion
…practice and other incentive programs for the industry. Listen to Saa’s full interview. Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvest a Stepwise Process Already in Motion Find all of ABC’s dust reduction tools at Almonds.com…
Steps to Take to Ripen Green Tomatoes
How to ripen green tomatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Not all green tomatoes will ripen off the vine, but there are some steps you can take,…
USDA Launches New Website Features to Help Farmers Hire Workers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new website features to assist with the hiring of agricultural workers. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue recently unveiled new features of the Farmers.gov…
Unsolicited Seeds from China Likely to be Online Scam
Reports of unsolicited seeds that appear to have originated from China are continuing to come in. Federal officials are working with state and local authorities to try and collect the…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Not All Nematodes Are Bad
…in the soil, they can work in synergy with other products that are already part of your pest control system. Listen to the episode with Dr. David Shapiro. ‘Making Sense…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-29-20
…California is a problem and get an update on the Trade Advisor Committee and its California representatives. Also, learn how bees are being used to deliver crop protection materials. Tune…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
…the HEALS Act would come at a critical time as the impact of this pandemic continues to hit our farms and rural communities. “America’s farmers and ranchers and the men…