…or placing it in a room with a humidifier. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Heart-Shaped Houseplants Spread Love on Valentine’s Day How to Care for…
CA Well Represented on House Ag Committee
…and agricultural priorities, I have faith that each of these Members will work diligently to fight for the interests of our consumers, food and fiber producers, and rural communities.” Of…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
…Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Shea detailing the need for states to have more leeway under the grant program. Funds were recently made available for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program…
Why Probiotics Should Be Added to the Garden Soil
…it needs naturally. So, it’s safer for the environment. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Why Probiotics Should Be Added to the Garden Soil Sponsored Content…
CRP General Signup Period Extended by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the general signup period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has been extended. The CRP general signup has previously been scheduled…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-10-21
…Ag Expo experience, producers encouraged to apply for CFAP 2.1, pollination as bloom approaches, and the new winery wastewater requirements that will impact about half of the industry. Tune in…
Seedlings to Start in February for Spring Vegetables
…than February, but for many late February is just right. Peas can germinate with soil temperatures in the low 40s. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
Vilsack Outlines USDA Opportunities During Confirmation Hearing
…One area of focus is addressing inequities within USDA programs. Vilsack also noted that he would like to lead the department in providing more food security and meeting nutritional needs….
Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis
…Program aims to provide much-needed resources to the industry. The project aims to better protect California’s 800,000 farmworkers from COVID risks. “We’re really excited about this opportunity to partner with…
ACEP Final Rule Released by USDA Includes Several Updates
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the final rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Updates to the program were made as directed by the 2018 Farm Bill….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-09-21
…of closures of the food industry continuing during the pandemic. Brian German has the details on an NRCS carbon footprint study and a new project to help protect farmworkers from…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…be far more costly than it is worth. Mr. Biden wants to pay for this 50 million acres of cover crop with a cap and trade program. Companies could buy…
Space is Limited, Make a Magnetic Herb Garden
…process for each of your herbs, and wa-la, you have just made your own do it yourself a magnetic garden. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
AgSafe Digital Conference INNOVATE Begins February 15
…and distilled them down into digital bites this year,” said Kiehn. “The program is going to feature a regulatory track. We’ve invited our agency leaders from CDFA, Cal/OSHA, DPR, EEOC,…