Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member John Boozman announced that the Senate confirmed Robert Bonnie to a USDA Undersecretary position. The 76-19 vote in favor of the…
Plant Powerfully Fragrant Flowers and Shrubs
Some of the most fragrant flowers and shrubs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to give your landscaping a breath of fresh air? Plant some of these…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-18-21
…available to organic growers, as well as the latest Almond Update from the Almond Board of California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and…
Vietnam Revises Tariff Rates on Corn, Wheat, Frozen Pork
The Vietnam government announced that it’s revising its Most Favored Nation Tariff Rates. As of December 30, the import tax on corn from all origins drops from five percent to…
Culinary Herb Must-Haves for Fall and Winter Gardens
The culinary herb must-haves for your fall and winter gardens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a few herbs that will give a little greenery during…
Almond Update: New Twist on Winter Sanitation Awareness Contest
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has put a holiday spin on the annual Mummy Shake Contest to highlight the importance of winter sanitation. Traditionally, the contest has consisted of…
‘Good Surprise’ for Off-Year of Pistachio Production
…than average production for 2021. While global competition sets the stage for a good year for California producers, there are still challenges for the industry. Disruptions within the supply chain…
VofV: Organic Farming – Selling Health, Well-Being and Lifestyle
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-17-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features a conversation about the surprising level of pistachio production, details about President Biden’s…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
…large investment in innovation is an acknowledgement of California agricultural and conservation partnerships’ ability to address emerging and existing conservation issues.” Awarded Projects in California: Climate-smart Irrigation for Drought, Fertility,…
Cool Blooming Plant for the Holiday Season
A cool blooming plant for the holiday season. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest Whether you call them Christmas Cacti, Thanksgiving Cacti, or Holiday Cacti, the care…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show contains reports on the surprising pistachio production expectation, the secondary impacts of the prohibition…
October Ag Tractor and Combine Sales Stay Positive
Overall unit sales of both ag tractors and combines continued their growth above an already-rapid pace set last year. The latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says…
Wheat Industry Leaders Meet in Kansas City, Talk Shipping
…Diego and marine ports in central and northern California, along with Oregon and Washington state. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this…