The U.S. Senate will begin working on a bipartisan infrastructure deal after a vote of 67-32 in favor of debating the bill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has indicated that…
Invasive Weeds that Camouflage as Flowers in the Garden
The invasive weeds that can camouflage as flowers in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Portulaca oleracea Common Name(s): Common PurslaneGarden PurslaneLittle HogweedLittle Hog WeedMoss RosePigweePigweedPortulacaPurselanePurslanePusleyRed…
Plans for Revising the WOTUS Definition Moving Forward
…is vital that farmers and rural Americans have a seat at the table and a voice in this process so that the rule responds to concerns and realities on the…
Health Bite: Which Diet is Best?
A diet isn’t a bad word, and it doesn’t have to be a horrible thing you do for two weeks only to abandon because it’s impractical and unsustainable. Hi, I’m…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA investing in the Klamath River Basin, optimism for…
Optimism for Getting WHIP+ Extension Through Congress
There is optimism for getting the $8.5 billion disaster bill to extend the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) through Congress. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National…
Nearly $17 Million Being Made Available Through USDA’s 2501 Program
Approximately $16.6 million dollars is being made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program,…
Attracting Owls to the Backyard is Beneficial to Gardening
How to attract owls to your backyard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Richard Lee on Unsplash There are currently 19 species of owl in the…
New Program Helps Heirs Resolve Land Ownership and Succession Issues
…and cultural areas, many Black farmers and other groups who have experienced historic discrimination have inherited heirs’ property,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “USDA is committed…
Monterey County Agriculture Drops Below $4 Billion in Value
…value, which totaled a little more than $3.9 billion. The theme of the report was ‘Resilience in Adversity,’ highlighting the challenges that farmers and ranchers endured in 2020. “2020 was…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how to prepare for wildfire smoke with CaOSHA standards,…
Research Grant of $10 Million Will Support Dairy Industry’s Net Zero Initiative
A $10 million dollar grant from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research will help the dairy industry implement the Net Zero Initiative. The grant funding will support the advancement…
Best Summer Bulbs to Have Growing in Your Garden
The best summer bulbs to have in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Summer flowers electrify your garden with some of…
Week in Review: Regulatory Costs Triple, CA FAIR Plan Expanded, WHIP+ Extension Moves Forward
A study tracking regulatory costs in California between 2012 and 2018 was recently released, with striking findings. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 11, aimed at helping producers acquire…