…More gardening and younger gardeners. Not only did lawn and garden spending set an overall record of more than $52 billion in 2018, according to the National Gardening Association’s National…
NRCS Plant Guides Help Landowners With Their Planting Projects
…development of Plant Guides are a cooperative effort between the NRCS National Plant Data Team and the NRCS Plant Materials Program. Plant Materials Centers and specialists contributes many of the Plant Guides to…
USDA Invites Input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Rule
…ACEP, visit your state website at nrcs.usda.gov or contact your local NRCS field office. Source: USDA/National Resources Conservation Service Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Ag Groups Urge Action After Adverse Effect Wage Rate Increase
…craft legislation that addresses the needs of American farmers, by stabilizing the current workforce, providing access to a program for year-round producers, and in particular implementing an alternative to the…
Protein-Rich Snack to Grow in Your Garden
…in Your Garden Although the peanut is native to South America, it can be grown in several different climates. In fact, versatile peanut plants can withstand light autumn frosts and…
CDFA Grants $1 Million for Biologically Integrated Farming Research
…on chemical insecticide inputs, particularly biologically disruptive insecticides. The funding for the program is derived from OPCA‘s budget to help farmers transition away from chlorpyrifos. A review committee comprised of…
As World Celebrates New Year, American Cattlemen Celebrate New Trade Deals
…to improve access to lucrative international markets like China – and to finalize approval of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as soon as possible in 2020. Happy New Year! Source: National…
Legislation for Agricultural Voice in Drone Policy Progressing Slowly
…Dairy Coalition, the Rural and Agriculture Council of America, and the American Farm Bureau Federation. One of the bill’s co-sponsors, Senator John Thune is encouraging cooperation in the legislative process….
Growing Herbs for Homemade Scented Candles
…homemade gift for friends and family. In addition, they make a great value-added product that you can sell at farmers markets. Herbs all have different scents and medicinal qualities, so…
Conflicting Year for Central Valley Water Users
Overall, 2019 turned out to be a conflicting year for Central Valley water users. It was another year for strong rain and snow in California, but not all farmers were…
Reviewing the Impact of Numerous 2019 Trade Developments
…was signed by President Donald Trump back in October should create more potential for American farmers in the fourth-largest export market for U.S. ag products. The agreement basically provides the…
Add a Splash of Color to Your Winter Garden
…in herbal tea. Wintergreen plants are native to Eastern North America from Georgia to Newfoundland and do best in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7. Wintergreen are primed to grow…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Leveraging Worldwide Data to Stay Competitive in Markets, Part 1
…HarvestPort.com. Martha Montoya, founder and CEO of AGTools, shares how her company has come up with a tool designed to assist farmers, suppliers, and buyers, with gathering and simplifying data…
Working Towards Continued Success of Equipment Replacement Programs
…and Growers Association have been among the groups lobbying on behalf of ag equipment replacement programs, to ensure incentive funding remains available for farmers. Initiatives such as the Funding Agricultural…