The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected for award a total of 20 Demonstration Projects requesting nearly $3 million in funding support. The projects are part of…
California Cotton Outlook: “We’re Holding Out Hope”
…Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) to provide some relief to growers. “We’re holding out hope. We think we made a good case for pima. It certainly met the criteria, there…
Stopping Bears from Making a Picnic Out of Your Garden
…veggies might not be their first choice, they will dig up and eat root crops. Carrots, beets, and potatoes are the most popular food for bears in the garden. They’ve…
HEALS Act Proposes $20 Million in Coronavirus Relief
The latest coronavirus relief package known as the HEALS Act, the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability and Schools Act was recently released by Senate Republicans. The $1 trillion stimulus package allocates…
New CRISPR Calf Designed to Produce Male Offspring
…will be entering the food supply, the research process could become valuable for beef producers in the future. Males use feed more efficiently to accumulate mass compared to females, making…
New Competitive Grant Opportunities Being Made Available
New competitive grant opportunities are now being made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The grants are being offered in an…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-31-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA’s food box program hitting a big milestone, potential…
Some Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Fruit Flies
…food. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…of Oromia, where most coffee and food crops are produced in Ethiopia. “By the way, the name ‘coffee’ is derived from a place in Oromia called Kaffaa,” he noted. “After school…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-30-20
…and learn about Animal Ag Alliance launching its Animal Ag Allies program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…Farmers Feeding Families Food Box Program video or on the image below to watch a highlight video of USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program in action across the United…
Steps to Take to Ripen Green Tomatoes
…to check the bag daily. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Steps to Take to Ripen Green Tomatoes Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
…our rural communities and our country through a secure food supply.” Background: The $20 billion has few restrictions and can be used “to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus…
Pruning Roses Can Be Intimidating
…as you can get. Remove any remaining foliage from the canes and clean up debris from around the bush. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Pruning…