The latest manual snow survey from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) reflects a dismal snowpack. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled the Pandemic Assistance for Producers program to…
Pest Management Workgroup Seeks Sustainable Alternatives to Pesticides
…IPM programs, our grants programs, and our work on alternative research with UC academics. There will be new monies for CDFA’s IPM programs; $8 million approximately for UC and CSU…
Floor Options to Consider for Your Chicken Coop
…to what will keep you, and most importantly your chickens, happy and comfortable. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Floor Options to Consider for Your Chicken…
Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals Being Accepted by NRCS
…projects. CIG projects take innovative approaches to improve water quality, soil health, and wildlife habitat. The program is designed to promote the implementation of innovative conservation practices on agricultural, forest…
Latest COVID Relief Package to Benefit Cotton Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced additional coronavirus relief is on the way for farmers and ranchers. Additional aid will be provided through the existing Coronavirus Food Assistance…
Herb and House Plant Varieties to Grow Hydroponically
…spinach, lettuce, and bell peppers, will do well, too. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Herb and House Plant Varieties to Grow Hydroponically Sponsored Content CIR…
Report Highlights Concerns About Food System Concentration
Food system concentration was highlighted early-on in the COVID-19 pandemic. Breakdowns in the food supply chain exposed areas that can be improved and emphasized the effects of consolidation within the…
Getting Started Growing Houseplants Hydroponically
…which typically begins after 2 weeks. When the water runs low, top it off with some more bottled water. In tomorrow’s program, I’ll talk about the easy herb and house…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…the H-2A program is a vital resource, but improvements are needed to make the program more effective. “The House recently passed bipartisan legislation attempting to solve this issue. We implore…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…Crop breeding, crop protection, climate change, animal health, animal disease and foodborne illnesses, and pandemics are critical areas requiring research investment. The report highlights the need to increase crop production…
Meat Sector Sees Significant Improvement in COVID Cases
…continues feeding Americans and keeping our farm economy working.” Information from the Food and Environment Reporting Network shows there were less than five new reported infections per 100,000 meat sector…
California Farmers Adjusting to Dramatic Increase to H-2A Wage Rate
…despite a lot of the challenges that people find in that program.” Listen to the radio report below. California Farmers Adjusting to Dramatic Increase to H-2A Wage Rate About the…
Zero-Maintenance Method for Growing Houseplants
…pest problems. Plus, daily maintenance is reduced to a once-a-month water refill. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Zero-Maintenance Method for Growing Houseplants Sponsored Content CIR…
MSOB: RNA-Based Fungicide On The Horizon?
…fungi that negatively impact plants. However, the issue was the RNA tended to be fragile. In the latest episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals program, UC Riverside Professor and…