As harvest begins across the country, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) reminds farmers about the importance of taking precautions to ensure treated seed does not enter the grain supply….
NFU Urges Long-Term Trade Solutions in Farm Bill
…bill. Johnson says congressional inaction “will have very tangible and harmful impacts as farmers and ranchers get closer to fall harvest.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Plant Fruit Trees in Your Yard
…harvest. In terms of food production, this is fantastic news because trees don’t require nearly as much attention as raised bed gardens. Planting fruit trees provides tons of food over…
USDA Invites Comments on the Implementation of the e-Connectivity Pilot Program
…This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov….
Trade Assistance Details Still Being Worked Out
…who are big exporters, are expected to benefit the most. In addition, farmers won’t know until harvest exactly how much assistance they’ll be eligible for. The USDA is relying on…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…fall, with a near-record harvest expected and exports predicted to be down by 11 percent next year. That situation will worsen without long-term answers to the pinch of tariffs—or seeing…
Benefits of Sustainably Harvesting Non-timber Forest Products
A new report by USDA Forest Service researchers provides science-based information to help decision-makers, practitioners, and researchers to promote the sustainable harvest of non-timber forest products. The Assessment of Nontimber…
Planting for Your Fall Harvest
You want to harvest vegetables year round? Cathy Isom tells us what you should think about planting right now for your Fall harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of…
California Water Board Central Valley Plan Bad for Farmers/Consumers
…not help restore salmon fisheries at all; no one really knows. And why are we doing it? Is it to maintain or Improve the fishing industry? Yes, we harvest a…
Almond Update: Planning Early for Dust Reduction
It’s not too early to start thinking about ways to reduce dust during almond harvest. The Almond Board of California put this video together last year to show growers some…
Trade War Endangers Farmers, Farm Bureau Tells Congress
…have the potential of going into harvest without a new farm bill. The ingredients of this perfect storm—trade threats, lower income, the lack of labor and no farm bill—will be…
New Test Can Determine Nitrogen Levels in Soil
…the STBA level, the greater the need for additional nitrogen. Adding too little nitrogen can lead to a smaller harvest—costing farmers the opportunity to make more money. Adding too much…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure
…to help finance storm sewer infrastructure improvements for a new housing development for the tribal members on the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation. The project will create proper drainage for a…
California Avocado Season Is Strong Despite Fires and Hot Temperatures
With more than half of the harvest finished, California avocado season appears to be a success in the face of fire damage in some orchards and prolonged triple-digit temperatures. Growers…