…and Gray Mold. Watch for signs of a problem and remember to have proper air circulation around your basil plants. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
…impacts. Producers have access to other options including the Livestock Forage Disaster Program, the Tree Assistance Program, and the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program. About the…
Plant-Based Sources to Tap into for Vitamin D
…systems, but is notoriously difficult to find in plant-based foods. Unfortunately, there just aren’t enough vegetables, roots, grains, or fruits that contain enough D. But, there are a few plant-based…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…this initiative gains traction across the country.” The Build Back Better initiative focuses on four key areas of the food system. Efforts will strengthen food production, food processing, food distribution…
How to Deadhead Roses to Keep Them Blooming
…want to clean them up based on how they look. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. How to Deadhead Roses to Keep Them Blooming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9il4CCLaN5k Deadheading…
USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Address Food Security
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to invest $1 billion in an effort to address food security. Funding will be used to support The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)….
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…aflatoxins in a variety of crops, including almonds. “We hope to promote industry-wide awareness of this biological tool,” said Guangwei Huang, ABC Associate Director for Food Research and Technology. “We…
Best Type of Hay to Buy Depends on the Animals Being Fed
…lambs to eat. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Best Type of Hay to Buy Depends on the Animals Being Fed Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
First Assessments of Groundwater Sustainability Plans Released by DWR
…approved. DWR will be working with the local GSAs to support the necessary improvements needed for the groundwater sustainability plans. DWR will continue working with GSAs in providing technical assistance…
Tips for Providing/Buying Quality Feed for Livestock
…of Ours program here. Tips for Providing-Buying Quality Feed for Livestock Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers
…FSA by June 15 in order to receive the benefits under the program. The new cover crop program is a component of USDA’s $6 billion Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative….
Health Bite: Macronutrients 101
…and macronutrients are a broad way to measure the nutrients in food. There are three main macronutrients – carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Most foods are a combination of macronutrients. For…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-08-21
…FARMER funding important for SJV producers and NIFA investing $14.5 Million through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is taking public comment on proposed updates to the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Last October, CDFA’s Environmental Farming Act…