…successes in water conservation and correlated to that, a way for communities to come together in accessing the more cost-effective ways to reach whatever water conservation goals they may have.”…
NRCS Funds Innovation Through On-Farm Trials of Conservation Systems
…is provided through On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials), a component of the Conservation Innovation Grants program first authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill. “On-Farm Trials help producers improve the…
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Clean Up the Fall Garden
…clumps used for food and shelter from snowstorms become prime nesting material. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Clean Up the Fall…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Encouraging Industry Members to Enroll
…stewardship. The program also provides assistance for making continuous improvements to environmental sustainability. Using the data collection platform, participants in the program will have access to aggregate year-over-year data related…
Ways to Tell if You’re Tomatoes are Ripe if You’re Color Blind
…as the scent and taste will also help determine if it’s time to harvest. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Ways to Tell if You’re Tomatoes…
Special Considerations When Raising Yorkshire Pigs
…from pneumonia, parasite infections, and bronchial issues, so you will have to take specific preventive measures to prevent these issues. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
Wine Industry Calling for Extension of Disaster Relief Due to Wildfires
…and Oregon are asking lawmakers for an extension of the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+). Organizations including the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG), California Farm Bureau Federation,…
Week in Review: CFAP 2 Signups Underway, Growers Work Through Smoke Challenges
The signup period for the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) is underway. Reports indicate that the walnut crop in the Central Valley appears to be…
Winners Announced for WRCCA Awards and Scholarships
…been instrumental to the growth of the WRCCA program, focusing efforts to promote the CCA program on college campuses. Other WRCCA Awards were presented to winners of the inaugural Allan…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…features clothing manufacturers, farmers and scientists – may be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/rEm8pjbbnaE. At the beginning of the webinar, UC Cooperative Extension conservation agriculture specialist Jeff Mitchell recalled the tragic 1991 dust…
Stopgap Funding Bill with Farming Support Moves Forward
…it recently became a political flashpoint, we are pleased lawmakers on both sides of the aisle recognize that these funds help to sustain conservation programs and stock America’s pantry.” A…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-25-20
…the Harvest Program reaching more communities and the FDA announcing a FSMA food traceability proposed rule. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Working Together: CFAP 2 Begins, Different Financial Calculation
The second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program opened on September 21. The USDA said CFAP 2 would provide producers with financial assistance that gives them the ability to…
Are Yorkshire Pigs Right for Your Farm?
…and lean meat and an easy going demeanor. On Monday’s program, I’ll talk about the special considerations to be aware of when raising Yorkshire pigs. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This…