The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced its updated rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The final EQIP rule makes updates to the program that were part…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-28-20
…billion from CFAP 2 and continuing research to address Southern Blight in potatoes. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-28-20
…transportation, farmers getting paid $7 billion from CFAP 2 and continuing research to address Southern Blight in potatoes. Tune into the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Data Shows Organic Sales Don’t Drop as Food Industry Reopens
…the foodservice industry. Sales then dropped dramatically in mid-April but then rose again in May. Since then, there has been a slow and gradual reopening of restaurants, and experts believed…
Future Navel Orangeworm Issues with Warming Temperatures
…tree nut crops were valued at more than $8 billion combined in 2018, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The completion of the NOW life cycle is faster…
Carving Halloween Pumpkins is a Tradition
…from a carved turnip. Today, the pumpkin carving tradition remains synonymous with Halloween. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Carving Halloween Pumpkins is a Tradition Sponsored…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…$7 billion in payments to producers in the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. CFAP 2 provides agricultural producers with financial assistance to help absorb some of the…
Innovative New Carrot Products Are Entering the Market
…food items continue to become available to consumers. Bolthouse Farms is also entering the fray with a new line of products. The company recently debuted a new product line called…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Round Four Announced
…the delivery of food boxes between November 1 through the end of the year. “I’m gratified by the overwhelmingly positive response to the Farmers to Families Food Box program from…
Satellite Data Helping to Make More Informed Water Decisions
…better understanding of evapotranspiration (ET). “I think accurate information on evapotranspiration has the potential to be beneficial to water users at just about every scale,” said Forrest Melton, program scientist…
Growing and Harvesting Bell Peppers
…to one week. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Growing and Harvesting Bell Peppers Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock…
Industry Groups Encourage Mandatory Labeling for Cell-Based Meat
…and Seafood Innovation (AMPS Innovation) sent a joint letter of suggestions. The two groups ask that USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) solicit more input for what the labeling…
Transplanting Your Homegrown Bell Pepper Plants
…help to maintain moisture and protect roots from moisture related stress. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Transplanting Your Homegrown Bell Pepper Plants Sponsored Content CIR…
Audit Data Shows Strong Compliance with New LGMA Water Requirements
Last year the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) approved enhancements to food safety measures. The improvements had a primary focus on water standards. The latest audit data shows that…