…wild goosegrass. When harvested, good grass can be used in any vegetable dish, soups or stews and even tea. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Sponsored…
Prune Crop Looks Good with Positive Market Conditions for Producers
…When COVID-19 became an overwhelming concern back in March of 2020, it immediately threw the food supply chain into turmoil. Market shifts created by school and restaurant closures caused significant…
Companion Plants Which Should Be Grown Next to Tomatoes
…for tomatoes include carrots, peppers, sage, garlic and leaf lettuce. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Companion Plants Which Should Be Grown Next to Tomatoes Sponsored…
Debt Forgiveness for Disadvantaged Farmers on Hold After Judge’s Ruling
The debt forgiveness assistance program for socially disadvantaged farmers is on hold for now after a recent ruling by a federal judge. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) had been…
Health Bite: Eating for Better Mental Health
…anxious, and depressed. The author states eating less inflammatory foods and more nutrient-dense foods calm the body and brain. As food is digested and broken down into vitamins, minerals and…
Last Chance to Register for Flight of the Honeybees Virtual Conference
…biodiversity and our environment, and the overall importance of honeybees as it relates to the food supply chain. Speakers include representatives from the ApisProject, the Almond Board of California, and…
Common Plant Pests and Diseases for a Favorite Culinary Herb
…and Gray Mold. Watch for signs of a problem and remember to have proper air circulation around your basil plants. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
…impacts. Producers have access to other options including the Livestock Forage Disaster Program, the Tree Assistance Program, and the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program. About the…
Plant-Based Sources to Tap into for Vitamin D
…systems, but is notoriously difficult to find in plant-based foods. Unfortunately, there just aren’t enough vegetables, roots, grains, or fruits that contain enough D. But, there are a few plant-based…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…this initiative gains traction across the country.” The Build Back Better initiative focuses on four key areas of the food system. Efforts will strengthen food production, food processing, food distribution…
How to Deadhead Roses to Keep Them Blooming
…want to clean them up based on how they look. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. How to Deadhead Roses to Keep Them Blooming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9il4CCLaN5k Deadheading…
USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Address Food Security
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to invest $1 billion in an effort to address food security. Funding will be used to support The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)….
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…aflatoxins in a variety of crops, including almonds. “We hope to promote industry-wide awareness of this biological tool,” said Guangwei Huang, ABC Associate Director for Food Research and Technology. “We…
Best Type of Hay to Buy Depends on the Animals Being Fed
…lambs to eat. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Best Type of Hay to Buy Depends on the Animals Being Fed Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…