…Pixabay There’s an incredible variety of weeds out there and most fall into a few basic categories. Understanding these can help you eradicate them from the farm. Taprooted Weeds, such…
Control of Weeds on the Farm Without Using Chemicals
How to control weeds on the farm without using chemicals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Palmer Amaranth Courtesy of University of Illinois There are more than a…
Impact Farmers Make When It Comes to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
…emissions. However, since 1990 the American Farm Bureau reports that America’s farmers have managed to increase pork, milk and beef production while cutting the greenhouse gas emissions required to provide…
Supply Chain Problems Will Require Complex Series of Solutions
…there has to be multiple solutions that have to come forward,” said California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson. “One of those being the gross vehicle weight limits.” Photo by Tom…
VofV: Forging Uncommon Collaborations to Solve World Hunger
…communities closer to agriculture. In part 2 of A.G. Kawamura’s podcast interview, he speaks about the steps for creating successful farm programs where 1 + 1 = 3. These include…
Nationwide Program Helping Restore and Sustain Healthy Natural Ecosystems
…Center in August 2018. There were 60 attendees including Service center staff, who brought producers to the event. The National Resources Conservation Service – or NRCS – operates 25 Plant…
USDA Announces the Appointment of Karli Moore to Serve on the Farm Service Agency State Committee in California
…FSA federal farm programs to the state’s agricultural producers. Members of the FSA state committee are appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture and are responsible for the oversight of farm…
Secretary Vilsack to Discuss Climate Change During Trade Mission to Dubai
…agribusinesses, farm groups and state departments of agriculture seeking to tap new export opportunities. The UAE is a consistent billion dollar plus annual importer of U.S. agricultural goods, with U.S. agricultural…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-16-22
…NASDA setting their advocacy priorities for the Farm Bill and the state’s investment in climate-smart ag underscores its value. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
NASDA Sets Priorities For Farm Bill Advocacy
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) have set their eyes on 10 specific policy areas to advocate for as the process to craft the 2023 Farm Bill…
Poisonous Plants Harmful to Horses on the Farm
The plants that can be harmful, or poisonous, to horses on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. With so many plants out in the wild, it’s…
Problems that can Plague Your Fig Tree Crop
…But, like anything else on the farm, they are susceptible to problems. Such as black or sour-smelling figs. This is caused by a bacteria or a few different yeasts. Insects…
Predators that Threaten a Beekeeper’s Hive on the Farm
The common predators that can threaten a beekeeper’s hive on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Beehive boxes house bees for pollinating blueberry bushes. Wild animals…
Ag Groups Continue to Weigh-In on WOTUS Rulemaking Process
…courts.” Comments submitted by groups such as American Agri-Women and the National Farmers Union have highlighted uncertainties that would be created under the proposed changes to WOTUS. Many farm groups…