The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a new rule changing exclusion zones for pesticide applications. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler recently announced that the agency had provided some clarification for Application…
FFA Concludes Virtual National Convention
The 93rd National Future Farmers of America Convention and Expo has official wrapped for the year, after being held through an online platform for the first time. The decision to move…
Tips for You to Ripen Green Tomatoes Indoors
How to ripen green tomatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Green Tomatoes in a garden. By Kzenon/Shutterstock Even if the tomatoes you’re growing are green, you can…
Free Hedgerow Plants and On-Farm Consultations from NCAT
…with these plants. So, we prefer to have the farmers go the native route instead of planting non-native plants,” said Dufour. “These native plants, if you mulch them and water…
H-2A Wages to Remain Stable Over the Next Two Years
…H-2A wages will help the agricultural sector make more precise planning and budgeting decisions. “The Department of Labor’s decision to maintain current pay rates for the next two years for…
USDA Outlines Projects Through Great American Outdoors Act
…nation’s forest network connects approximately 300 million Americans to federally managed public lands. The Great American Outdoors Act gives us an historic opportunity to make significant improvements to our visitor…
India’s Dairy Producers Work to Block Trade Deal with U.S.
…dairy farmers in the country. India’s dairy industry is comprised of tens of millions of farmers. Dairy production is responsible for generating a substantial amount of economic activity for India’s…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-03-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the DPR remaining productive amid the pandemic, the cooling…
Cooling Temperatures Help Start the Citrus Season
…and CEO of California Citrus Mutual, Casey Creamer said that the season has had a slow start up to now. The later arrival of cooler temperatures had an impact on…
Fruits and Vegetables Easy to Grow in Your Garden
Some fruits and veggies that are easy to grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Lettuce, herb plants and onions in vegetable garden. By Ann…
Input Sought to Help Address Veterinary Shortages in California
Input from stakeholders is being sought to help address veterinary shortages in California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship program is seeking comment from…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-02-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a revived program to help states eradicate Nutria, FDA…
Winterize Your Garden Doing These Must-Do Steps
…garden to-do list before winter rolls around. First, pull all of your plants out. But, before you can do that, you should pull out any plant supports that they might…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including an agriculturist deeming the China phase one trade deal…