…producing food, many farms contribute to wildlife habitat, education programs, and community development efforts throughout rural California. The conversation underscored a key point for California agriculture: farmers are willing to…
Conservation Practices Prove Valuable Despite Early Challenges
The implementation of various conservation practices is continuing to prove to be a wise investment for growers. Individual cost studies are consistently showing that establishing processes for conservation can provide…
Tips on Handling Pesky Weeds in your Flower Bed
…to sprout. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Tips on Handling Pesky Weeds in your Flower Bed Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…
Week in Review: Understanding Sudden Vine Collapse, Addressing COVID in the Workplace
…their responsibilities should an outbreak of COVID-19 occur among the workforce. The Families Food Box Program is providing assistance for growers, families, and companies. Receive all the top agriculture news…
New Management Practice Proposals Being Accepted for AMMP
…Manure Management Program (AMMP). Since the program was developed in 2016, the number of practices eligible for support has increased as a result of coordination between CDFA and the California…
Stopping a Cute Critter from Wreaking Havoc in Your Garden
…or home. Raccoons are defensive – if they feel threatened they may attack. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Stopping a Cute Critter from Wreaking Havoc…
CFAP Eligibility Expands with USDA Announcement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated the list of commodities that are covered under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Along with the expanded CFAP eligibility, USDA has…
USDA Provides $12 Million for Farm to School Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will be giving a record amount of funding support to the Farm to School grant program this year. Since 2013,…
California ACP, HLB Funding Survives COVID Impacted Budget
…decisions to make when revising the state’s budget that leadership reported had a $60 billion deficit swing during the first four months of the coronavirus pandemic. One of the programs…
Growing a Unique Tuber that Looks Like a Potato, Tastes Like a Fruit
…at the same time as your tomatoes. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Growing a Unique Tuber that Looks Like a Potato, Tastes Like a Fruit…
Addressing A Coronavirus Outbreak Among Employees
…are taking all the preventative measures to ensure their safety,” Kiehn noted. PREPARATION GOES A LONG WAY Employers have been continually making updates to their Injury and Illness Prevention Program…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-08-20
…an ag-tech startup that is getting substantial backing for sustainable biopesticides and get a first-hand account of USDA’s food box program. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Container Annuals that are Hard to Kill
…only insect that the plant attracts is butterflies. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Container Annuals that are Hard to Kill Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Hemp Checkoff Program on the Horizon
…found that checkoff programs can have a return on investment for producers of up to 17-1 for every dollar that is invested in a checkoff program. About the Author Brian…