The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened the signup period for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. Producers will be allowed to enroll in the important safety-net program through…
Edible Plant that Deserves a Comeback in Home Gardens
…control. Container growing is best. All parts of the peppergrass plant are edible including the roots, though most people just harvest the leaves. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…capacity and finance critical food supply chain infrastructure.” Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program Through the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program, USDA will partner with lenders to guarantee loans of…
Unique and Tasty Veggie to Consider Growing
…sun. Container growing helps keep ice plant under control. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Unique and Tasty Veggie to Consider Growing Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Almond Matters: Addressing Marestail and Fleabane in Orchards
…of them. Getting them before they show the whites of their eyes literally, in the seedling stage, with a preventative herbicide program is probably the best plan of attack,” said…
Easy to Grow Plant with Bold, Bright Flavor
…it away on its own. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Easy to Grow Plant with Bold, Bright Flavor Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Add This Nutritional Powerhouse to Your Garden
…harvest in partial shade, especially if that shade happens in the mid-day heat. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Add This Nutritional Powerhouse to Your Garden…
Challenges When Caring for Livestock in the Winter Time
…in case you have to adjust feeding amounts. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Challenges When Caring for Livestock in the Winter Time Sponsored Content Let’s…
Proposed Changes to FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule
…the changes address subpart E of the Produce Safety Rule. Adjustments would be made to certain pre-harvest agricultural water requirements. Proposed changes include a requirement for farms to manage their…
California Water Conveyance Upgrades Receive $100 Million in Support
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is supporting upgrades to water conveyance facilities throughout the state. A $100 million funding program was recently announced to restore capacity to areas…
Keeping Your Feathered Friends Happy and Protected this Winter
…safe habitat where birds can find shelter. Such as Roosting boxes or birdhouses. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Keeping Your Feathered Friends Happy and Protected…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…insurance policy, coverage for hemp is available through Whole-Farm Revenue Protection, the Nursery crop insurance program, and the Nursery Value Select pilot crop insurance program. Additionally, the Noninsured Crop Disaster…
Taking Care of the Perfect Poinsettia You Just Picked
…Don’t keep the plant on a radiator or near a vent. The heat will definitely dry it out. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Taking Care…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-02-21
…update on the pace of this year’s cotton harvest, and a deep dive into the events of the upcoming Almond Conference. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…