…a good show, too, growing profusely throughout the summer months and all the way up until the first frost. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Sunflowers…
Week in Review: Pallet Shortage Problems & Lt. Governor Hears Farm Water Concerns
Pallet shortages are adding to the list of transportation challenges facing the food and agriculture industry, as growers and shippers struggle to keep up with demand. Several industry leaders recently…
Biden’s Budget Includes Additional Support for Ag and Rural Communities
…of data-driven technologies and techniques. The budget request calls for $6.7 billion in funding to support healthy food access and address overall food insecurity. Programs like the Special Supplemental Nutrition…
Farm Bureau Backs Border States Urging Biden Admin to Help with Border Crisis
…concerns of members, local communities and law enforcement. It also asked for federal level assistance. Considering the letter is backed by all 50 states, Puerto Rico and American Farm Bureau, Boening…
Getting Rid of an Aggressive Weed Before It Takes Over
…to be addressed. Too much shade, wet soils, or poor fertility could be issues. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Getting Rid of an Aggressive Weed…
Plant Things That Keep Bees Coming Back for More
…valuable pollinators, responsible for pollinating 80 percent of the world’s plants! That means 1 out of every 4 bites of food we eat is due to the hard work of…
USDA Grants for Urban Ag and Innovative Production
…have the potential to educate, innovate, and unify communities to improve nutrition and food access and increase local food production in urban areas.” It marks the second year that USDA…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-02-21
…why ag education and outreach are critical for implementing conservation programs and updates to the Housing for the Harvest program that is now available in 17 counties. Tune in to…
Updates to the Housing for the Harvest as the Pandemic Continues
…in a free hotel room. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross said the program has evolved “because of what we’ve learned implementing the program.” The program has…
Growing Tea for Profit May Be Good for Agriculture Producers
…Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Growing Tea for Profit May Be Good for Agriculture Producers Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
What Research Tells Us About the Future of California’s Citrus Industry
According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, California accounted for 52 percent of citrus production throughout the United States and 63 percent of the nation’s citrus value last…
Pallet Shortages Create New Transportation Challenge for Agriculture
Pallet shortages are adding to the list of transportation challenges facing the food and agriculture industry. The lack of availability is causing concern within the industry, as growers and shippers…
U.S. Officials Taking Action on USMCA Dairy Dispute
U.S. officials are moving forward in addressing a dairy dispute related to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). A dispute settlement panel has been requested and established to review actions taken by…
Health Bite: Calories 101
…whole foods only diet. We operate best with the vitamins and nutrients fresh produce, meat and minimally processed foods provide, of course. But a sprinkle of decadent, call them “sinful”…