The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing changes to the Produce Safety Rule provision of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Proposed changes pertain to certain criteria for…
California Water Conveyance Upgrades Receive $100 Million in Support
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is supporting upgrades to water conveyance facilities throughout the state. A $100 million funding program was recently announced to restore capacity to areas…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features multiple reports on what drought conditions look like in California as well as…
Keeping Your Feathered Friends Happy and Protected this Winter
Some tips for keeping your feathered friends happy and protected in your backyard this winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by TheOtherKev from Pixabay While many…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features conversations from the recent Organic Grower Summit, as well as reports on rising…
USDA Updates 2021 Farm Income Forecast
USDA’s Economic Research Service updated farm sector profit projections, which are expected to increase in 2021. ERS forecasts inflation-adjusted net cash farm income, which is gross cash income minus cash…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…more at farmers.gov/hemp. More Information Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and…
Taking Care of the Perfect Poinsettia You Just Picked
How to take care of the perfect Poinsettia you just picked out. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Now that you have your perfect Poinsettia home in time…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights the broad impact that labor challenges are having on the supply chain, an…
Almond Update: Tickets Available for Almond Conference Events
Preregistration for next week’s 2021 Almond Conference is still available, as well as tickets for the various conference events. Along with multiple educational tracks, the conference will feature distinguished keynote…
Waiver From Trucking Federal Rule Expanded
The National Pork Producers Council thanked the Biden administration for extending a waiver for commercial truckers from the federal Hours of Service regulation to February 28, 2022. The rule limits…
USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program
The Department of Agriculture announced the theme and program of the 98th Agricultural Outlook Forum, a virtual event held February 24-25, 2022. The 2022 Forum theme is “New Paths to…
FTC Launches Inquiry into Supply Chain Disruptions
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is ordering nine large retailers, wholesalers, and consumer good suppliers to provide detailed information on supply chain disruptions. The information will also show how disruptions…
Picking the Perfect Poinsettia that will Last Through the Holiday Season
…confuse the bracts for the poinsettia flower. You should check the center of the flower and look for the yellow color. The yellow indicates that the flower is nice and…