…your research on which plants will work well for natural, living borders, it’s time to get planting. Here are some suggestions to help you along. If you have a space…
Livestock Producers Suffering Pandemic Losses Have New Assistance Program
…Farm Service Agency office. The PLIP is part of USDA’s overall Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative launched back in March. USDA is working to provide $7 billion worth of assistance…
Almond Update: Smaller Objective Forecast, But Demand Remains Strong
…United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service indicated that multiple factors influenced the drop in production estimates. “I think the 2.8-billion-pound objective survey or estimate was more in-line…
Transform the Backyard into Your Own Private Oasis
…oasis, and also add pockets of privacy, there are many plants that are a great alternative to unsightly structures. Especially if your end goal is to create more natural living…
Small Space Gardening Doesn’t Have to Be a Struggle
…every square inch and to keep your garden looking natural and informal. Give yourself enough room to reach the plants when they’re at full maturity. It may seem counterintuitive to…
Registration is Now Open for the Organic Grower Summit
…attendees a tremendous opportunity for growers to learn from and network with their supply chain partners and service providers in an intimate and engaging two-day event,” OPN co-founder Tonya Antle…
Drought Emergency Declared in Nine More California Counties
…the signing of an executive order. “That executive order specifically will lay out a framework to encourage voluntary water conservation efforts in the state of California,” Newsom stated. Newsom said…
Partnerships Sought for Restoring Wetland Ecosystems
…(WREP). Proposals for WREP projects are due by August 15. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is prioritizing conservation proposals from historically underserved producers. “Our goal is to support agricultural…
Improving Rural Broadband Access with Interagency Agreement
…service in a specified area, what providers are in the area, broadband speeds and technologies deployed, and the overall scope of broadband service. Agency partners will also be required to…
Almond Update: Grower Incentives to Advance Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
…greenhouse gas emissions. Carlos Suarez and RaeAnn Dubay from the Natural Resources Conservation Service also provided information about the new pilot program being offered, the Conservation Incentive Contracts (CIC). The…
Made in the USA Standards Strengthened with Federal Announcements
…the USA standard. The review of the standards will help to inform future rulemaking decisions for labeling standards. Multiple petitions have been filed with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service…
Agriculture Funding Bill Adds Nearly $3 Billion in Support
…for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service. Additionally, close to $1 billion would be directed to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Farm programs would be provided…
Senate Approval of Growing Climate Solutions Act an ‘Important Step’
…if enacted, would allow USDA to start establishing a certification and verification process for how private carbon markets are supposed to be structured and who are some specific service providers…
Best Method to Change the Color of Your Hydrangeas
…want to change its natural hue, it is possible. But only if you buy the Bigleaf variety. Bigleaf hydrangeas’ changing colors are attributed to the pH of the soil they…