FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural education this week during the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Held virtually last year,…
Sharing the Story of Agriculture with Food and Farm Facts
Fascinating facts about food in America – how and where it is grown and who produces it – are at your fingertips in a new resource produced by the American…
Organic Demand Growth Pushing Need for Increasing Organic Production
The continued growth of organic demand is prompting a need to increase organic production. Organic sales hit a new record of nearly $62 billion in 2020, following an overall trend…
USDA Sets Dates for California Walnuts Continuance Referendum
…1, of 2020 through August 31 of this year. The marketing order authorizes the California walnut industry and the California Walnut Board to conduct research and marketing promotions, establish quality…
Snake Plant is the Popular Houseplant for Beginners
How to care for a popular houseplant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Snake Plant The snake plant is perfect for beginners and makes a striking addition to…
VofV: What Happens When Your Co-Worker is a Robot?
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…
Lawmakers Encourage Ag Research Funding in Budget Legislation
…crucial for the United States to achieve net zero emissions and address long-standing barriers to entry for socially disadvantaged producers.” The lawmakers point to a recent report which demonstrates the…
Port of Los Angeles Experiences Another Record Month for Cargo
…issues for ag producers struggling to get their products out to export markets. Loaded imports reached more than 468,059 TEUs in September, while the number of loaded exports dropped by…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show has some of the latest information on the cargo situation at the Port of…
USDA Makes $1.15 Billion Available to Access High-Speed Internet
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says his agency is making funding available to bring a significant expansion of access to high-speed internet, health care, and educational services for millions of Americans….
Leadership Farm Bureau Accepting Applications for Class of 2022
Leadership Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for the class of 2022. The year-long program provides training and education in personal development, governmental affairs, agriculture issues, and the Farm Bureau…
Surprising Health Benefits to Know About Pumpkins
The health benefits that may surprise you about pumpkins. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pumpkins offer a lot more than one night of carving fun and scary…
NRCS Funding Opportunities Announced for Conservation Programs
…evaluation. California’s ranking date for ACEP has yet to be determined, however, the ranking date for CSP is May 27, 2022. There are multiple ranking dates for EQIP in California,…
Latest Pesticide Report Shows Consistently Low Residue Levels
The most recent pesticide report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indicates that residue levels remain low. FDA tested for 812 pesticides and industrial chemicals across 4,692 total…