Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering funding for California specialty crops, four scholarships opportunities available…
VofV: How to Become an Agtech Impact Rainmaker
…out more at WGA.com. As Israel has long been known as an innovator in water usage, the country’s technologists have helped farmers achieve 30% more yield while using 60% less…
Continuing Issues With Farm Labor Contractor Licensing Process
One of the continuing issues being tracked by the California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA) is the ongoing challenge with farm labor contractor licensing. CFLCA Executive Director Nigel Bocanegra said…
Ways to Make Autumn Leaves Work for the Garden
Some ways to make all of those autumn leaves work for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by S. Hermann & F. Richter from Pixabay…
USDA to Award Up To $400 million for Local Food Purchase Program
…American Rescue Plan. The funding is intended to be used for emergency food purchases of domestic local foods. Awards will be made through non-competitive cooperative agreements made with state and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering questionable wordage in CA/OSHA’s updated 2nd readoption of the…
Congressional Timeline for the Remainder of 2021
Congress returned to work last week after extending government funding through a continuing resolution to provide funding through February 18. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council,…
Summer Heat Made for Unique Year for Some Fresno County Producers
The heatwave over the summer months made for some unique circumstances for some Fresno area growers. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen explained that during most drought years, crop…
Easy to Grow Medicinal Must-Have Plant for the Garden
The medicinal must-have plant for your garden. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. Image by Vasil Stefanov from Pixabay When growing medicinal plants in your garden, be sure…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-13-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the expectations for the future of farming equipment, efforts…
Dairy Margin Coverage Available, with New Program Expansion
…million will be supporting the Supplemental DMC for dairy farmers that have increased production but have yet been able to enroll the additional production in the DMC program. The supplemental…
Edible Plant that Deserves a Comeback in Home Gardens
An edible plant that deserves a comeback in home gardens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peppergrass Pinterest Image Growing peppergrass is an excellent choice for new gardeners….
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…Competition in the American Economy and his Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains. This initiative will support key supply chain infrastructure investments to expand and scale existing capacity, as well…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
…toward ensuring the international competitiveness of our dairy producers is not unfairly limited by abuses from ocean carriers,” said Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation….