…and streamline regulations that support more effective conservation and inspired partnerships.” A new definition had been released back in August, with several agricultural and environmental groups providing comment. The clarification…
Monarch Butterfly Not Endangered, But Will Continued to Be Monitored
…are committed to our ongoing efforts with partners to conserve the monarch and its habitat at the local, regional and national levels. Our conservation goal is to improve monarch populations,…
Federal Judge Rejects USDA Changes to H-2A Program
An update to the H-2A program has been put on hold by a California federal court. The Department of Labor’s decision to freeze farm workers’ wages for those using the…
Agreement Reaffirms Multi-Agency Commitment to Address Food Waste
…The initiative has already shown to be successful in fostering public-private partnerships to help address food waste. The United States Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions program has already helped…
How to Choose a Ripe Winter Squash
…off-color, the squash has spoiled. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. How to Choose a Ripe Winter Squash Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Spray Safe Hopes to Go Virtual As Well
…Ruben Arroyo said. “We are trying to work with the Department Pesticide Regulations to put that program on remotely.” Arroyo said the program is an important outreach event that has…
One Herb You Don’t Want to Miss Out on Growing
…plants online or from local specialty stores. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. One Herb You Don’t Want to Miss Out on Growing How to Grow…
Significant Investment in Rural Communities Seen in 2020
…B&I program. More than $184 million was awarded as loans and grants through the Rural Energy for America Program. The investment helped rural businesses make energy efficiency improvements and invest…
Wounded Warrior Project Partners with Farmer Veteran Coalition
…fund is a small grant program that provides assistance to newly farming veterans with the purchase of a piece of equipment The FVC is a national non-profit serving nearly 25,000…
Cold-Hardy Succulents to Have Around the House
…sun and fast-draining soil. ‘Cosmic Candy’ Sempervivum turns deep red when the temperatures drop, and then it stays red year-round. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
Week in Review: COVID Bill to Relieve Ag Sector and Wildfire Mitigation Action Called For
…establishing itself in the state. Since debuting in 2018 the BeeWhere program is continuing to be more widely used and is being supported by a variety of regulatory bodies in…
Foolproof Winter Hardy Tropical Plants for Your Landscape
…either for containers or the mixed border. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Foolproof Winter Hardy Tropical Plants for Your Landscape Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Significant Conservation Work Continued Despite the Challenges of 2020
…implement conservation practices on more than 400,000 acres. Conservation enhancements were also performed on 40,000 acres through the Conservation Stewardship Program. More than 18 new easements totaling 30,000 acres were…
Chores You Should Be Doing in the Garden Right Now
…This Land of Ours program here. Chores You Should Be Doing in the Garden Right Now Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…