…of diets promising a reduction of fat on stubborn bellies or bingo wings. Trust me when I tell you that no diet or exercise program can spot reduce fat in…
Large Shrub or Small Tree Needing to Be on Every Gardeners Wish List
…suffer from leaf scorch. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Large Shrub or Small Tree Needing to Be on Every Gardeners Wish List Sponsored Content Let’s…
Citrus Cost Study Outlines Production in the San Joaquin Valley
…Figures are provided related to orchard planting and establishment, pest control, water needs and costs, and harvest. The study can be a useful tool for growers, as well as bankers…
New Tool Helps Ranchers Estimate Assistance Covered Under ELAP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a new online tool available as part of the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP). Announced last week, the…
Planting Spring-Blooming Bulbs in Autumn Provide Color After Winter
…Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Planting Spring-Blooming Bulbs in Autumn Provide Color After Winter Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
Beat the odds with Atticus
…the risks you take season after season. “Growers of specialty crops are putting a lot on the line to raise a profitable crop that may or may not get harvested,”…
‘Encouraging’ Development in Helping California Meat Suppliers
…of the industry. Michael R. Dimock, Roots of Change program director and lead author for the report, said that heightened awareness of meat processing challenges could help move solutions forward….
Crops to Plant in the Fall for Harvest the Following Spring
The crops to plant in the Fall for Spring harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Overwintering is the process in which you sow seeds in autumn to…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Enhanced for Conservation Reserve Program
With an investment of $10 million, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be bolstering monitoring efforts as part of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Acreage enrolled as part of…
Problems Encountered When Growing Vanilla Beans
…peas and beans. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Problems Encountered When Growing Vanilla Beans Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
Nearly $2 Million Invested To Help Support Organic Industry
…National Organic Program, the initiative aims to support the long-term growth of the organic industry. “Organic farmers, ranchers, businesses and consumers all rely on a fair and competitive organic market…
USDA Commits $25 Million for Programs reaching Underserved Communities
The Department of Agriculture announced a trio of awards totaling nearly $25 million in grants and cooperative agreements. The funding seeks to ensure broader access and participation in USDA programs…
Specialty Crops Program Deploys New Network for Inspection and Audit Services
…Deputy Administrator of Specialty Crops Programs, Sonia Jimenez has said the expectation is that by sometime in the middle of 2022, SCION will be complete and put to full use….
Helpful Tips to Getting Started Growing Vanilla Beans
…When you decide to grow vanilla beans its best to purchase the plant. Otherwise it could take up to 5 years to see your first harvest. Container planting is your…