…donations will be used to support food safety research to be shared with government agencies and industry stakeholders. “We have been committed from the very beginning to the Center for…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…through the Healthy Soils Program as well as the Sustainable Water Enhancement and Efficient Program. Another $122.5 million in grants would be made possible through the California Farmland Conservancy Program….
Warning About Invasive and Destructive Pests
…that pose a threat to the nation’s food crops, forests, and natural resources. Many invasive plant pests and diseases are natural hitchhikers, making it too easy for people to unintentionally…
Explorer Course Being Offered by Center for Land Based Learning
…this please go to our website LandBasedLearning.org and you will find information about the Explorer Program and how to sign up.” Listen to the radio report below. Explorer Course Being Offered by…
Spotting, Stopping, and Prevent Some Destructive Pests
…is to try and encourage more birds to visit your garden. Birds love to eat Armyworms right off of your plants. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program…
Federal Agencies Asked to Address California Wildfire Problems
…for more wildfire assistance. “As California and the West continue to contend with historic and destructive wildfire seasons, it has become clear that we are entering a “new normal” in…
Common Diseases to Watch for When Growing Asparagus
…them, there are various fungicides you can use to control many fungal diseases. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Common Diseases to Watch for When Growing…
Week in Review: Dismal Snowpack Reflects Drought Conditions, More COVID Relief Coming
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…