…will set bees up for success in their orchard. “Bees, unfortunately, have been an increasing cost for almond producers…it’s over 15 percent of the production costs,” Lewis said. “There is a…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…“It’s not only good for our economy, but it’s good for the health and nutrition and wellbeing of all of our citizens.” Several climate programs important to the farming industry…
Raising Your Own Cleansing Soapnut Trees
How to raise your own cleansing soapberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest If you’re looking for an eco-friendly soap that you can use for many applications…
Industry Groups Push Back on Emergency Safety Standards
A group of industry organizations is pushing back against the emergency safety standards that have been put in place in response to COVID-19. The coalition of agricultural and business groups…
Almond Update: Optimism for 2021, BMP Training Starts Year
…some bee-friendly training. Tuesday, January 5 from 8:00-9:45 a.m., ABC will have part one of the Best Management Practices for Pesticide Use During Almond Bloom webinar. Talks will include how…
Wounded Warrior Project Partners with Farmer Veteran Coalition
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) will now be partnering with the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) to provide funding support for veteran farming operations. FVC is one of the 12 new…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…user-friendly approach to biotechnology innovation. USDA is proposing a regulatory framework that will provide a safe and timely process for commercializing new scientific breakthroughs in the area of animal biotechnology….
BeeWhere Program Receiving Important Industry Support
…Agricultural Commissioner. “As of recent, there’s been some media out there and support of BeeWhere from the Beekeepers Association.” The rollout of the BeeWhere program has not been without its…
Winter-Friendly Plants for Your Outdoor Space
Some winter-friendly plants for your outdoor space. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Japanese Yew Image by MichaelGaida from Pixabay From shrubs to spruces, there are several evergreens…
Ag Research to Be Expanded Through Strengthened USDA-NASA Partnership
…in partnership with USDA, could transform farming and bolster agricultural production in ways we can’t even imagine today,” said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. “Microgravity research can unlock secrets in a…
California Olive Oil Crop Falls Short of 2.5 Million Gallon Estimate
…been great for picking, per acre fruit yields are about average, and the quantity of oil in the fruit is high. It has been a steady year for us and…
Select Incentive Payments Being Increased by USDA
…to conserve natural resources on their land that is less suitable for farming,” FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce said in a press release. “We offer a number of CRP initiatives, including…
The Many Uses of a Seasonal Fruit During the Holidays
…homemade holiday projects that could help to make the house more festive and the holiday more eco-friendly. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. The Many Uses…
Agriculturalists From Fresno and San Diego Counties Win Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…raisin grapes and almonds, and as an equipment specialist for Sun Pacific Farming. He and Kimberly own and operate a pumpkin patch, Dakota Acres, which they decided to rebrand after…