…the Natural Resources Agency, and the California Environmental Protection Agency craft recommendations for Governor Gavin Newsom to address his plans for ensuring healthy waterways. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said the…
More Stringent Air Quality Standards on The Way
Air quality standards could become even more strict as a new proposal is making its way through the regulatory process. Back in July, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-11-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Citrus Research Board’s newest president, benefits of environmentally…
Growing the Mexican Sunflower Attracts Pollinators
…plant. When grown in a vegetable garden, you can use Mexican sunflowers to attract pollinators and other beneficial insects to help your crops thrive. Plant your Mexican sunflowers from seed…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…more information, visit farmers.gov DMC webpage or contact your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
China Files Another WTO Complaint Over American Tariffs
…Body but indicated that the latest U.S. tariffs will impact $300 billion of Chinese exports. “The Chinese side is strongly dissatisfied and resolutely opposed to that. In accordance with relevant…
Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) program as well as the Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM)…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-10-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a recent trade mission to Canada, details on the…
Some Home Remedies for Bee Stings
At one time or another, you will be stung by a bee. Cathy Isom gives you some home remedies for bee stings. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…incurred during 2018. Prevented Planting Agricultural producers faced significant challenges planting crops in 2019 in many parts of the country. All producers with flooding or excess moisture-related prevented planting insurance…
Organic Farmers to Harvest Record Acres in 2019
Mercaris issues Annual Acreage Report, organic farm ‘heat map’ tool Silver Spring, MD, (MERCARIS-Sept. 9, 2019) — Organic commodity farmers will harvest a record number of acres across the U.S. this…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-09-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural…
DMC Program Signup Period Ends September 20
The deadline to sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program is fast approaching. Dairy producers have until Friday, September 20 to sign up for the program at their…
How to Build a Do-It-Yourself Bee House
Everyone know how important bees are for pollinating our plants. Cathy Isom checks out the bees living arrangements by letting you know how to build a do-it-yourself bee house. That’s…