…program. Some of the projects will help expand markets and species options for mass timber. Some of the projects awarded funding through the Community Wood Grant program include the development…
Efficient Transportation Infrastructure Essential to Ag Export Strength
Timely transportation is imperative to the strength of American ag exports. Executive Director of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition, Peter Friedmann explained to the California State Board of Food and Agriculture…
Study Combines Sheep Grazing and Solar Energy Production
A recent study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems details the effects of combining solar panels and lamb grazing on overall land productivity. New research carried out by Oregon State University…
An Ingenious Way to Maximize Your Potato Harvest
…2 inches deep. Once these are pushed in, cover them with another few inches of soil. Water lightly again. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. An…
Over $2.3 Million Invested in Small Business Innovation Research
Significant investment was recently made through the Small Business Innovation Research Program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing more…
Food Safety Message Heard ‘Loud and Clear’ by Leafy Greens Producers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently conducted a food safety investigation related to multiple outbreaks of E. coli. FDA’s report details areas within leafy greens production that need…
Several Miniature Tree Varieties That Thrive Indoors
…more sculptured appearance give The spiky leaves and textured stems give Dracaena Marginata a try. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Farmers Have Rights to Refuse Property Access in Certain Instances
…Legal Assistance, and Lideres Campesinas. In this instance, farmers and field managers have the right to refuse access. Moody noted that it is important for supervisors in the field to…
Natural Pest Traps to Help Rid Unwanted Pests in an Organic Garden
…beetles, and flea beetles. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Natural Pest Traps to Help Rid Unwanted Pests in an Organic Garden Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…was initially proposed back in January. Newsom submitted the $267.8 billion budget last week. Funding for critical programs administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be…
Small Farms Still Eligible for On-Farm Readiness Reviews
…the Food Safety Modernization’s Act Produce Safety Rule. CDFA’s Produce Safety Program has resources available for those interested in requesting an OFRR. Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety for…
Items to Cross Off the Garden To-Do List This Month
…true set of leaves, thin as indicated on the package. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Items to Cross Off the Garden To-Do List This Month…
Week in Review: More Counties in Drought Emergency, Port Conditions Improving
…Valley Project water contractors located north of the Delta. The California Leafy Greens Marketing Association recently endorsed new Pre-Harvest Testing guidance to help improve food safety. Dry conditions are taking…
Bronaugh Confirmation Receives High Praise from Ag Industry
…and Consumer Services,” National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Dr. Barb Glenn said in a press release. “Deputy Secretary Bronaugh deeply understands how agricultural and food policies work…