The American Farm Bureau Federation announced keynote speakers for its upcoming annual convention. Inspirational speaker Jim “Murph” Murphy, founder and chairman of Afterburner, will speak during the afternoon general session…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…to safe, healthy, and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments…
Tips for Moving Plants Indoors for the Winter Months
Some tips for moving plants indoors for the winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Many popular houseplants come from tropical regions of the world, so they do…
MPIRG Program Issues $32 Million in Grant Support
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $32 million in the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program. Grants have been awarded to 167 meat and poultry slaughter…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights Fresno County’s impressive crop report making it the number-one agricultural producing county in…
Farm Real Estate Values Jump Sharply Higher
The Federal Reserve Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions shows that farmland values rose in the third quarter of this year. The value of non-irrigated cropland rose by at least 12…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…two of the latest of many historic infrastructure investments the Biden-Harris Administration is making. Expanding broadband availability in rural areas will help create jobs, help farmers use precision agriculture technologies,…
Coordinated Efforts to Address NOW Damage Across Crops
Industry members are making a coordinated effort to address navel orangeworm issues across crop types. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian explained that cooperation between commodity groups will be…
Best Flowering Plants to Brighten Up the Winter Months
Some of the best flowering plants to brighten up the winter months. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Annette Meyer from Pixabay You can have flowers…
Agronomic Minute: Planning for Early Weed Pressures
Heading into the winter months means that most growers will be making their plans for the season ahead. Considerations are made for what types of weed pressures and disease problems…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-29-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features multiple reports on how California producers are responding to drought and SGMA implementation,…
Beautiful Shrubs to Add Colorful Winter Interest to the Garden
Some beautiful shrubs to add tons of colorful winter interest to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Beautiful manicured lawn in a summer garden with a…
Aubrey Bettencourt Takes Over as Almond Alliance of California President
…with a wealth of diverse knowledge and innovative advocacy work on behalf of farmers and ranchers,” Almond Alliance Chairman Mike Curry said in a press release. “As the California State…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show contains reports on farmers making preparations to comply with the ag burning ban, efforts…