Some sustainable options for your holiday tree this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Real, or living, Christmas trees are the dream scenario for the holiday. Unfortunately,…
Uncertainty at California Ports Continues to Create Problems
The uncertainty at California ports is an ongoing problem for the food supply chain, with expectations for the issue to continue well into the next year. Labor shortages at the…
Projects to Support Animal Health Receive More Than $16 Million
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $16.3 million to help protect animal health. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is awarding funding to states,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-20-21
…2021, details on the hybrid California Small Farm Conference, and almond growers in Sacramento feeling the pressure of water challenges. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
How to Attract a Swarm of Bees to Your Property
How to attract a swarm of bees on your property. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If chasing bees isn’t for you, another way to attract them is…
Week in Review: House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act, Continued Growth in Organic
…of the continuing issues being tracked by the California Farm Labor Contractor Association is the ongoing challenge with farm labor contractor licensing. All of the major agricultural headlines can be…
USDA and DOT Call Out Ocean Carriers for Poor Service
…service would not only ease the congestion at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Southern California but would allow the prompt export of American goods overseas.” Many…
Fertilizer Prices Creating Concern for Farmers
In recent weeks several agricultural groups have been raising concerns about increasing fertilizer prices. The rising costs have prompted a call for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-17-21
…on water, the cotton industry working to access federal funding support for climate-smart ag and details on the upcoming California Dairy Sustainability Summit. Tune in to the show for these…
Upcoming Survey for Farmers and Ranchers
With its goal to better improve knowledge and understanding of producers in America, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the 2021 Farm Producer Study….
California Farming By the Numbers Water Edition
As the year comes to an end, California farmers carried their way through the pandemic, market disruptions, drought, wildfires and more. California Farm Bureau‘s annual By The Numbers report showed…
How to Chase a Swarm of Bees to Become a Beekeeper
How to chase of swarm of bees so you can become a beekeeper. That’s coming up on This Land Ours. In order to chase bee hives, you will need a…
Report Shows U.S. Falling Behind in Trade Agreements
…Free Trade. California Congressman Jim Costa was the featured lawmaker at the roundtable. He said active involvement in trade relations is important for the nation. “When I look at Europe,…
Controlling Psyllids in Organic Citrus Production
Organic citrus producers have fewer materials available than conventional producers, making pest control even more challenging. Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist at UC Riverside, Monique Rivera has been working with organic…