There is optimism for getting the $8.5 billion disaster bill to extend the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) through Congress. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National…
Nearly $17 Million Being Made Available Through USDA’s 2501 Program
Approximately $16.6 million dollars is being made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program,…
Attracting Owls to the Backyard is Beneficial to Gardening
…deter owls, so another way to make your backyard more appealing to owls is to dim the lights in the evening. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program…
New Program Helps Heirs Resolve Land Ownership and Succession Issues
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has developed a new program to help heirs resolve land ownership and succession issues. The new Heirs’ Property Relending Program (HPRP) was announced during…
Research Grant of $10 Million Will Support Dairy Industry’s Net Zero Initiative
A $10 million dollar grant from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research will help the dairy industry implement the Net Zero Initiative. The grant funding will support the advancement…
Best Summer Bulbs to Have Growing in Your Garden
…Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Best Summer Bulbs to Have Growing in Your Garden Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Week in Review: Regulatory Costs Triple, CA FAIR Plan Expanded, WHIP+ Extension Moves Forward
…some form of wildfire insurance. The House Agriculture Committee has approved an $8.5 billion disaster assistance bill that will expand aid offered to producers. The Federal Trade Commission is going…
Committee Hearings Shine a Light on Issues Within the Food Supply Chain
Two Congressional committee hearings were held recently to examine areas of the food supply chain that need improvements. The House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a…
Performance Measures Updated for Multiple USDA Programs
…the fiscal year 2022 grant cycle. The revised performance measures will apply to the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program, the Acer…
Herb Varieties to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
…Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. The best herb varieties to grow for your herbivore pets and companions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Herb Garden…
Organic Fresh Produce Sales Continue Upward Momentum
…percent to $2.2 billion. As the impact of COVID-19 on the food supply chain subsides, it presents an opportunity for continued growth for the organic sector. “We’re seeing restaurants and…
Regulatory Pressure on California Production Has A Global Impact
Regulatory pressures on California agriculture can have a global impact on consumers. North American Regional Head of RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness for RaboBank, Roland Fumasi explained that the agriculture industry…
Vegetables to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
…foods should only be rare treats. And some pets will only prefer them cooked. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Vegetables to Grow for Herbivore Pets…
Pretty Plants that Repel Biting Bugs in Your Garden
…Thyme, Garlic, and Cat Nip are also great for the garden and act as a natural pest repellant. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Pretty Plants…