…and not country averages. “I think we’ve got to look at situations where people had good crops that were totally obliterated,” Perdue says in the DTN report. “These safety-net programs…
No USDA Trade Aid Planned For 2019
…period of time.” He told farmers at a stop in Illinois last week that there is not an expected or anticipated market facilitation program for 2019. Perdue didn’t offer any…
Industry Seeks Additional Tariff Relief as USDA Reports Increased Milk Production
…calculation of trade mitigation payments. “We appreciated your efforts to quickly reopen the 2018 signup for the Margin Protection Program for Dairy, and we are ever-grateful for your advocacy on…
Grassley: No Trade Aid for Smithfield Foods
…aid assistance. The Post says the idea of a bailout program helping out Smithfield has angered small hog producers across the country. The Post report says the situation shows how…
Celebrating National Oatmeal Day
In today’s program, Cathy Isom is celebrating America’s favorite breakfast food. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Oatmeal Day Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, or dinner,…
Annual Soil Health Summit Event Opens to Public for First Time
…SHP. The partnership’s long-term data collection effort measures the on-farm economic and environmental impact of practices known to improve soil health and sustainability. Those practices include reducing tillage, growing cover…
Fall Garden Transition Do’s and Don’ts
…produce heavy top growth that will be more subject to winter frost damage. We’ll have more tips for your fall gardening transition coming up on tomorrow’s program. I’m Cathy Isom……
The Western View: A Fix for California Water Problems?
We all know water is a big problem in California. It becomes very complex – but the root of the problem is simple: most of the water in California falls…
USDA Announces 2019 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…sessions with agricultural industry leaders. USDA Chief Economist Robert Johansson will present the 2019 Economic Outlook for Agriculture. Future Leaders in Agriculture Program The USDA Future Leaders in Agriculture Program…
Almond Update: Postharvest Time Still Important
Late almond variety harvest is wrapping up but this isn’t the end of the season. Reducing tree stress postharvest is critical for trees and Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager…
China-owned Smithfield Foods Eligible for U.S. Trade Relief
…Virginia-based, but China-owned, pork company can apply for federal money under a program created this summer. JBS of Brazil is also eligible to apply. The Department of Agriculture announced the…
The California Kitchen: Vegetarian Colcannon Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Vegetarian Colcannon Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 T Garlic Olive Oil 2…
HLB Detections Nearing 1,000, Priorities Refocused
…trees in Garden Grove and Anaheim,” said Interim Citrus Program Director with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Victoria Hornbaker. “A lot of what we’re finding is in response…
New BeeWhere Program to Provide Better Protection of Bee Hives
…and notification requirements related to bees in California. “It’s all come together with the cooperation between the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, CACASA,…