…a tough year due to unfair trade retaliation and natural disasters, much needed funds in time for Thanksgiving,” said Secretary Perdue. “President Trump has shown time and again that he…
Nourishing Winter Plants for Birds
…more. A more natural way of helping is to consider planting some plants for birds that they can eat from all winter long. Many attractive plants will not only help…
Homemade Pesticides That Really Work
If you are wanting to keep you garden natural, and not use harsh chemicals , Cathy Isom has some ideas for easy homemade pesticides that really work. That’s coming up on…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
…state website with resources which include emergency response, recovery and resilience information related to wildfires and utility-directed power shutoffs. The new website also provides links and information on how to…
World’s First True Red Spinach Variety Released
…Agricultural Research Service. Spinach has always been known as a green leafy vegetable. There are leafy vegetables often called red spinach. But these are actually red-leaf amaranths (Amaranthus spp.) or…
74th Annual CARCD Conference to Highlight Timely Issues
…health, water management, and improving the relevance and visibility of RCD’s. The CARCD conference also celebrates the longstanding partnership between RCD’s and the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service. Student finalists…
Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant Trees
…time to come out of hibernation naturally, getting a good growth spurt before summer starts to challenge them. The main rule for planting trees in the autumn is that it…
Strategies for Increasing Ranch Income
…how can marketing benefit your operation?” said Devii Rao, Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor for San Benito, Monterey, and Santa Cruz Counties. “We wanted to start bringing up that conversation…
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Hours of Service Legislation
…legislation by U.S. Reps. Angie Craig (D – 2nd Dist., Minn.) and Lloyd Smucker (R – 11th Dist., Penn.) that would provide flexible and common-sense relief from Hours of Service…
Enhancing Your Landscape with Garden Stones
…as well. Styling choices, especially using natural stones and rocks, should enhance your homes current appearance rather than distract from it. Keep in mind that you’ll also need to line…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
…federal guidelines. “This rule enables USDA’s Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Risk Management Agency, to determine for farmers who want to grow hemp their eligibility for various…
Realizing the Conservation Benefits of Precision Agriculture
The House Agriculture Committee recently held a hearing focused on realizing the conservation benefits of precision agriculture. Vice President and General Manager of TerraNova Ranch, Don Cameron spoke to the…
Voting Begins for 2019 FSA County Committee Elections
…the country for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections. “Our county committee members play a key role in our efforts to provide assistance to producers,” said FSA Administrator…
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
…experimental field trial at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension station of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension. “We are excited to propose a new science-based…