The USDA program helping protect pollinators from invasive pests. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. “Plant Protection Today” highlights our latest innovations and most successful programs and activities….
Farm Bureau Leadership Program Provides Students with Soft Skills
…Farm Bureau has been running this youth leadership program since 1983. The program was originally created to mimic the California Farm Bureau Leadership Experience for adults and had initially been…
USDA to Support Domestic Fertilizer Production with New Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be supporting domestic fertilizer production this summer through a new grant program. A total of $250 million in grants will be made available…
Smart Phone App Provides Farmers Instant Access to Market Data
…venue because the initial version of the app includes nearly 800 livestock, poultry, and grain market reports. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Smart Phone App…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
…programs such as the Healthy Soils Program, State Water Efficiency & Enhancement Program, Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program, Cannabis Appellations Program, Sustainable California Grown Cannabis Pilot Program, Pollinator Habitat Program,…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) demonstrates progress made through voluntary conservation over a 10-year period. Findings from the report will inform future conservation strategies, including USDA’s efforts to tackle the…
Trouble-Free Fruit Tree with a Sweet Floral Flavor and Tropical Twist
…of Ours program here. Trouble-Free Fruit Tree with a Sweet Floral Flavor and Tropical Twist Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt…
USDA Makes Important Updates to Farm Loan Programs
…convert it to more burdensome non-program loans. USDA encourages farmers and ranchers to learn more about the assistance available through farm loan programs by connecting with their local loan officials….
Almond Update: Irrigation Maintenance the Focus of Next Training Tuesday
…Resource Conservation District. “He’s going to present on the results of last year’s testing where they went out and did distribution uniformity testing on behalf of ABC,” said Tom Devol,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-10-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the recent freeze losses covered under the USDA tree assistance program, Almond Board…
Using Soil Blocks for Better Seed Starting
…not hold together. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Using Soil Blocks for Better Seed Starting Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Sterilizing Soil Helps Beat Back Bugs and Diseases on the Farm
…likely to harm beneficial microbes, but certain heat-tolerant diseases may be able to survive the baking period. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Sterilizing Soil Helps…
Nearly $20 Million Available for Value-Added Producer Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a total of $19.75 million is available through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. A subprogram of the Local Agriculture Market Program,…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-08-22
…the statewide notification program, and factors that are impacting fertilizers prices moving forward. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…