…Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. Food and Farm Facts helps answer questions that learners of all ages may have, including “Where does our food come from and who grows it?”…
Organic Demand Growth Pushing Need for Increasing Organic Production
…of yearly increases in sales value and volume. Food sales alone accounted for $56 billion of the total value of the organic sector. Co-Founder of the Organic Produce Network, Tonya Antle…
USDA Sets Dates for California Walnuts Continuance Referendum
…more of the volume of California walnuts, vote in favor. A continuance referendum is required every six years to determine producers’ level of support for the program. Listen to the…
Snake Plant is the Popular Houseplant for Beginners
…stop growing; and remember that dry air doesn’t harm them so you don’t need to mist your plant. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Snake Plant…
Lawmakers Encourage Ag Research Funding in Budget Legislation
…and development. “We write to respectfully request your assistance in protecting the $7.75 billion investment in agricultural climate research, agriculture innovation, and agricultural research infrastructure included in the House Agriculture…
USDA Makes $1.15 Billion Available to Access High-Speed Internet
…society and the modern economy.” USDA will begin accepting applications for loans and grants on November 24. USDA is making the funding available through its ReConnect Program. The National Association…
Leadership Farm Bureau Accepting Applications for Class of 2022
…A maximum of 10 individuals will be selected to participate in the program. The ideal candidate for the program is a board member of a county Farm Bureau, a Young Farmer…
Surprising Health Benefits to Know About Pumpkins
…anxiety, and even depression. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Surprising Health Benefits to Know About Pumpkins Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…
NRCS Funding Opportunities Announced for Conservation Programs
…Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) accepts applications for these programs year-round, however, each state…
Latest Pesticide Report Shows Consistently Low Residue Levels
…42 percent of domestic food samples and nearly 50 percent of imported foods were found to have no pesticide residues at all. Under the Domestically Produced Animal-Derived Foods sampling assignment,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-25-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features an interview with the Director of the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program,…
Need to Know Points About Growing Winter Squash
…to be more pest resistant. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Need to Know Points About Growing Winter Squash Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
Week in Review: Newsom Addresses Port Congestion, Changing COVID Protocols for Employers
…action by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. The new ELAP Feed Transportation Producer Tool helps ranchers determine estimated payments as part of the program. Reclamation announced the…
Plan Ahead for Bountiful Pumpkin Harvest Next Year
…Ours program here. Plan Ahead for Bountiful Pumpkin Harvest Next Year Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…