Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a drought relief waterbird program that’s available for rice…
‘Farm Safety Yields Real Results’
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the country and abroad. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health says approximately two million full-time workers were employed in…
USDA Offers New Insurance Option for Split-Apply Nitrogen
Corn farmers who “split-apply” nitrogen will soon have another option for crop insurance coverage. Starting in the 2022 crop year, the USDA’s Risk Management Agency will offer the Post Application…
Ventura County Women In Ag
…Ventura County Ag Commissioner, Ed Williams, recognized the importance of farm workers’ efforts and how it affects people’s everyday lives. “Farmers and farm workers a lot of times are working…
Helpful Tips to Improve Your Chili Pepper Harvest
What you need to know to help improve your chili pepper harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chilis bring the heat to your culinary dishes, and they’re…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
…serving the intended audience. USDA has also indicated that the agency intends to launch a similar program for producers, processors, distributors, and farmers markets. About the Author Brian German Facebook…
Development of A Statewide Pesticide Notification System Moves Forward
…safety is a paramount concern for farmers and ranchers. However, there are questions as to the necessity of a pesticide notification system that covers the state in its entirety. In…
California Dairies to Expect Letters from Central Valley Water Board
Western United Dairies (WUD) is letting California dairies know to be on the lookout for a letter from the Central Valley Water Board. The agency is working to sort out…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-07-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including keeping ‘navigable’ in the new WOTUS rule, the cost…
House Ag Democrats Express Concern Regarding Biotech Trade Barriers
U.S. Rep. David Scott House Agriculture Committee Democrats are expressing concerns over non-tariff trade barriers imposed on agricultural biotechnology products. Led by Chairman David Scott of Georgia, the lawmakers sent…
Concerns As Deadlines Approach for Budget Reconciliation Process
Congressional committees are continuing to work on their portions of the budget reconciliation process. The tentative deadline to complete the process is September 15. While it is unclear if the…
Vermicomposting Bin Can Be Good for Your Garden
How a vermicomposting bin can be good for your garden. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. Vermicomposting uses worms to decompose waste and make nutrient-rich “worm manure”. Photography…
Industry Groups Weigh-In on Meat Processing Infrastructure
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding meat and poultry processing infrastructure. Groups including the National Farmers Union (NFU), North American Meat Institute, and the National Association of State Departments…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why California Farm Bureau wants supporters at an upcoming…