…better track temperature and precipitation changes. Keeping that information in mind will allow growers to prepare their farming systems in a way to better adapt to the changes ahead. “What…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…the farmers’ share of the food dollar is so small. Three out of four Americans are interested in learning more about how their food is produced. Farm Bureau farmer and…
Agricultural Immigration Bill Moves Forward
…agricultural employees make to our food supply and rural communities than to deal fairly with immigrant employees and their immediate families,” Johansson said. “We urge Speaker Pelosi to bring the…
Murky CBD Oil Regulation Complicating Hemp Production
…area as far as regulation goes,” said Placer County Ag Commissioner Josh Huntsinger. “The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been pretty clear in communicating that those types of uses…
Getting Rid of Those Pesky Garden Moles
…of main tunnels about 12-inches below the surface of the ground. These networks contain food storage, sleeping, and bathroom areas. The tunnels that we see going through our garden or…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…vegetables, some processed foods, beef, pork, lamb, poultry, and milk for distribution by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to food banks, schools, and other outlets serving low-income individuals. Finally,…
Double Food Harvest Growing Sweet Potato Vines
Cathy Isom fills you in on why you should be growing sweet potato vines for a double food harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Double Food Harvest…
Almond Update: Why Do Handlers Care About CASP
The topic of sustainability continues to grow and is making its way up the food chain. A session coming up at the 2019 Almond Conference will discuss how manufacturers are…
UCCE Addressing Watergrass Issues in California Rice Fields
…we’re hoping that will help a little bit,” Brim-DeForest said. Rice Farming Systems Advisor Luis Espino and Brim-DeForest have both been working to better understand the watergrass issue, through collecting…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-13-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering who was selected as the Organic Grower Summit Grower…
Nourishing Winter Plants for Birds
…temperatures for food, birds require lots of high-fat, rich food to help them stay warm. While providing food on a bird feeder is a great help, we can always do…
USDA Rule Puts Pressure on California to Finalize Hemp Regulations
…and the regulations that were just released,” Huntsinger noted. A bill recently signed by Governor Gavin Newsom requires that the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) submit a hemp…
Preparing for The Next Round of Livestock Methane Reduction Funding
…of Food and Agriculture through the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program and Alternative Manure Management Program sometime in early 2020. CDFA is expecting applications to be due sometime in…
Attracting Wildlife to Your Garden
…a quick and easy way to attract wildlife to your garden. Different types of food will attract different birds, while feeders located in different areas will also attract different species….