Cathy Isom has a little change for you in today’s program. She lets you know some ways to kill poison ivy naturally. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Farm Bureau’s South Valley Caucus Gets New Development Director
…Caucus. “I’ve been tasked with increasing awareness of Farm Bureaus in those four counties,” said Vinzant. “My plan is through community outreach, highlighting member resources, education that Farm Bureau provides,…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…rule: “Cattle producers are the nation’s original environmental stewards – we work hard to ensure that our natural resources remain pristine and to implement conservation practices to protect our water…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
…the Natural Resources Agency, and the California Environmental Protection Agency craft recommendations for Governor Gavin Newsom to address his plans for ensuring healthy waterways. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said the…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…more information, visit farmers.gov DMC webpage or contact your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Some Home Remedies for Bee Stings
…may squeeze more venom into your wound. By scraping it out, you avoid touching the venom sac, which is often still attached with bee stings. Some natural bee sting remedies…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…addition, the Emergency Conservation Program provides funding and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers to rehabilitate farmland damaged by natural disasters and help put in place methods for water conservation during severe…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-09-19
…Affairs Ted McKinney recent comments on trade, a study that found conservation cover to be economically beneficial for almond orchards and how prior work set California strawberries up for international…
DMC Program Signup Period Ends September 20
…local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. The deadline is also the last opportunity to request a refund of Margin Protection Program for Dairy premiums. Enrollment for the DMC program began…
Poultry Industry Announces Alliance with OSHA
…resources that will help further improve the significant gains made in poultry worker safety over the past 25 years. The shared goals for the alliance include raising awareness of health…
Export Forecast Does Not Take Ongoing Trade Negotiations into Account
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service recently released the latest Quarterly Agricultural Export Forecast. The report is projecting American agricultural exports to reach $137 billion in Fiscal Year…
UC Researchers Looking for Targeted Grazers
…connects landowners who have no animals, to targeted grazers that can bring their animals on to properties to perform vegetation management service. For landowners and agencies dealing with parcels that…
Making Headway on Implementation of Farm Programs
…make the application process more simplified for those looking to apply. “While the signup is currently open at the county [Farm Service Agency] offices we know a number of producers…
Pork Industry Receives USDA Grant to Open ASF Dialogue in Asia
…further spreading. The approximately $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Animal Service division will fund the multi-phase project, helping to build strategic partnerships, while increasing trade…