…of California landscapes in working towards environmental goals. “Our state is unmatched in natural beauty and has a dynamic agricultural economy that helps feed the world,” California Department of Food…
Nearly $2 Million Invested To Help Support Organic Industry
…National Organic Program, the initiative aims to support the long-term growth of the organic industry. “Organic farmers, ranchers, businesses and consumers all rely on a fair and competitive organic market…
USDA Commits $25 Million for Programs reaching Underserved Communities
…provide training, outreach, and technical assistance to historically underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers in 21 states through USDA’s 2501 Program. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency is awarding $4.7 million…
Specialty Crops Program Deploys New Network for Inspection and Audit Services
…Deputy Administrator of Specialty Crops Programs, Sonia Jimenez has said the expectation is that by sometime in the middle of 2022, SCION will be complete and put to full use….
Helpful Tips to Getting Started Growing Vanilla Beans
…see pods forming in about a week. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
VofV: Tackling Food Waste – Tech as the Watchdog of Quality Control
…is making that world a reality. Understanding the amount of food produced globally that goes to waste, Hazel Technologies CEO Aidan Mouat has made it his mission to use chemistry…
California Enters Domestic Mutual Reliance Agreement with FDA
…the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, the Partnership for Food Protection, and the New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-12-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features a report on the need for government assistance with regulatory compliance, a global…
Vaccine Requirement Won’t Close FSA Offices
…from developing an African Swine Fever vaccine to the assistance available for producers and companies affected by COVID-19. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation…
NIFA Invests $10 Million for Food Safety Outreach, Training and Education
…grants have been awarded under the Food Safety Outreach Competitive Grant Program. The grants are offered to help with the development and implementation of food safety training, education, extension outreach,…
Philodendron: Planting and Caring for this Iconic Houseplant
…Make sure your trailing plants don’t hang where a playful animal will think it is a toy to be played with. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program…
Urban Agriculture Grants and Cooperative Agreements Selected by USDA
…and Innovative Production grant program supports both planning and implementation projects. Project activities include community gardening, job training and education, and increasing food production and access. A total of 10…
Nearly $150 Million Being Invested in 15 Sustainable Agriculture Projects
…Agriculture’s (NIFA) Sustainable Agricultural Systems program. The investment is designed to help improve resiliency in the food supply chain and enhance the climate-smart food and agricultural system. “USDA is tackling…
Farmer-led Coalition Advancing $100/acre Climate Policy Plan
…rewarding farmers for the total public value of their conservation practices. In addition to carbon sequestration, the voluntary federal program would pay for improved soil health, cleaner water, biodiversity and…