Some of the best trees and shrubs to add fall color to your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There’s still time to fill your yard with…
Build Back Better Framework Announced by President Joe Biden
President Joe Biden recently announced the Build Back Better framework for the budget reconciliation bill. The $1.75 trillion plan includes provisions for significant climate investments, particularly in the agricultural sector….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features reports on the latest fee increases from the State Water Resources Control Board,…
U.S.-Mexico Ag Officials Establish Working Group
U.S. and Mexican agriculture delegates met during the 30th annual meeting of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord. The officials discussed concerns regarding recent decisions by Mexico’s federal government to impose arbitrary…
Food Security is National Security Act Introduced in Senate
Senate lawmakers announced the bipartisan Food Security is National Security Act. The legislation would give top U.S. agriculture and food officials permanent representation on the Committee on Foreign Investment in…
Perfect Time to Start Planning and Planting for Spring Garden
What you can do for your garden right now so you’ll have the prettiest yard in the Spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Autumn is the perfect…
Despite Objections, State Water Board Votes to Increase Fees
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) recently voted to further increase fees related to water quality and water rights. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA),…
Working Group Highlights Ag Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions
The Agricultural Transportation Working Group (ATWG) has detailed the challenges facing the ag supply chain and provided recommendations for addressing the issues. In a letter sent to Transportation Secretary Pete…
The California Kitchen: Heirloom Tomato Salsa
Heirloom Tomato Salsa In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Heirloom Tomato Salsa with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 Heirloom Tomato…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-29-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show goes into some detail about the new caterpillar pest that has been identified in…
Crops Sector Received 65% of PPP Loans for Agriculture in 2020
Information updated by USDA’s Economic Research Service shows 65 percent of Paycheck Protection Program 2020 agriculture funds went to crop farms, with 35 percent for livestock. Last year, farmers and…
Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks to Reverse Trump Era Rules
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service seek to rescind two critical habitat regulations finalized in the last days of the Trump administration. In December…
Gas Plant is an Old School Favorite to the Garden
…forming feather-like patterns. Flowers of the gas plant have a lovely fragrance with citrusy overtones. After blooming, the flowers will give way to star-shape seed heads that provide ornamental interest…
Support Grows for Sustainable Productivity Growth Coalition
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says more than 50 organizations and countries have declared support for the Coalition on Sustainable Productivity Growth for Food Security and Resource Conservation. The U.S. launched…