…enrolled in the CSP, making it the USDA’s largest working lands conservation program. Contract holders can benefit from recent updates to the program by renewing their contracts for another five…
The Right Companion Animals to Raise with Sheep
…any predators that wander by. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. The Right Companion Animals to Raise with Sheep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68S8Zx1j4Uk Best Sheep for Homesteading: Border Leicesters?…
New Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Bill Goes into Effect March 29
…it,” Moody explained. Employers who have been offering COVID-19 sick leave under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) are already in compliance with SB 95. If the qualifying…
Best Dual-Purpose Breeds to Considering if Raising Sheep
…be slightly more prone to certain diseases. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Best Dual-Purpose Breeds to Considering if Raising Sheep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9RcUlVJ0f8 Border Leicester Sheep |…
USDA to Provide $75 Million for Alternative Practices for Conservation
…Regional Conservation Partnership Program’s (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA). The AFA program prioritizes conservation solutions at multiple levels that emphasize a non-traditional approach. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will…
Recognizing the Importance of Farmers on National Ag Day
…provide safe and abundant food for all of us, making us a food secure nation. They make sure our food is affordable, helping to build a strong and diverse economy….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering bond legislation to improve California’s food system, the new…
Capitol Ag Day: A Chance to Counter the Farm Sector COVID Response Narrative
…and the COVID-19 pandemic. CFBF Director of Employment Policy Bryan Little says this year is an opportunity to change the narrative when it comes to the food and farm sector…
Color Changing Flowers to Plant in the Garden for “Rainbow” Blooms
…rose diseases. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Color Changing Flowers to Plant in the Garden for “Rainbow” Blooms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOZz0lAG0dU How-To Plant Peach Lemonade® Rose With…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-22-21
…Modernization Act, information integrity questioned in the new food safety rule and legislation introduced to eliminate line speed waivers in meatpacking plants. Tune in to the show for these news…
Final Rule for Domestic Hemp Production Goes into Effect Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has completed its review of the Final Rule establishing the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. The rule has moved forward in the Federal Register…
Tree that Grows and Provides Healthy Nuts for a Lifetime
…and blood sugar control. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfaqoEimHOA Macadamia trees (Macadamia integrifolia) grow in warm, tropical, and subtropical climates in the U.S. Department…
Week in Review: Water Futures Market Details and Repealing the Death Tax
…raised regarding the Food Traceability Proposed Rule announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….
‘Critically Important’ Farm Workforce Bill Receives House Approval
…Senate. “We’ll need a future full of labor and that’s where improvements to the H-2A program had to be made and that’s captured well in this bill,” Puglia explained. Listen…