The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is urging Congress to move forward with a bill known as the Dairy Pride Act, which would limit the ability of plant-based foods to…
Growing a Grafted Multi-Fruit Tree
…in the Prunus family are usually compatible with each other as well. This family includes: peaches, plums, almonds, apricots and nectarines. Many combinations of these trees can be grafted together,…
USDA Launches New Farmers.gov Features to Help with H2A Applications, Managing Loans
…timeline built around a farmer’s hiring needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-TXREaZhnI&feature=youtu.be The H-2A Visa Program – also known as the temporary agricultural workers program – helps American farmers fill employment gaps by hiring…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Candied Vichy Carrots
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Untamed Candied Vichy Carrots with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 LB Carrots(Cleaned and cut…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-03-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the impacts to the agriculture industry if the U.S….
Dealing with Dandelions in the Garden
Cathy Isom gives you the good, as well as the bad, about dealing with dandelions in your yard or garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Dealing with…
Farmers Need Disaster Relief Now
…the same time, Puerto Rico’s humanitarian crisis continues and reauthorizing the Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico program at $600 million is critical. “In times of unprecedented natural disaster, our nation…
California Snowpack Tripled from Previous Water Year
The latest manual snow survey for the current water year revealed that California’s snowpack tripled from what the state experienced last year. The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted…
New Report Highlights the Scale of Industry Concentration in Agriculture
A new report from the Open Market Institute examines the extent of industry concentration in agriculture. The report, Food and Power: Addressing Monopolization in America’s Food System, provides insight on…
Seed Industry Storms the Hill
…USDA agriculture research, including critical programs like the Germplasm Enhancement of Maize (GEM) program and the National Plant Germplasm System. GEM is a unique public-private partnership between the federal government,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-02-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering more details on several western groups urging Congress to…
Growing Your Own Persimmons
It’s time to think about planting some trees. Cathy Isom lets you know about growing your own Persimmons. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Your Own Persimmons…
2019 Wine Industry Awards Announced
…Wine Lifetime Achievement, Vineyard of the Year, and California All Stars Awards. Based upon the recommendation of the California State Fair Wine Advisory Task Force, the California State Fair Board…
App Brings STEM Agriculture Games to Youth
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has launched a mobile app for four of its My American Farm games. Available mobile games and corresponding STEM components that meet national…