…Nutrition Service’s Office of Community Food Systems (OCFS). The new partnership will be an effort to develop farm to school trainings for agricultural producers. The farm to school training and…
Learn About Ag Starter Kit Gets Tools in Teachers Hands
…more? A lot of the resources in the box are available free online. The California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom states, “We provide a variety of resources to teachers,…
USDA Offers Producers Options to Re-enroll or Extend Expiring CRP Contracts
…Farm Service Agency (FSA) also is accepting offers from those who want to enroll for the first time in one of the country’s largest conservation programs. FSA’s 52nd signup for…
Input Sought for Development of Climate-Resilient Water System
…Agriculture (CDFA), California Natural Resources Agency, and California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal EPA) are tasked with drafting recommendations for meeting future water needs of the state. The agencies are urging…
Vaccine Investigators Use Bacterium’s Own Protein Against It
A cow naturally infected with M. avium subspecies paratuberculosis that is in the late stages of disease and has typical clinical signs such as weight loss, watery diarrhea, and general…
‘Young Farmers Success Act’ to Relieve Agricultural Student Loan Debt
…include certain individuals who work on farms or ranches as individuals who are employed in public service jobs for purposes of eligibility for loan forgiveness under the Federal Direct Loan…
Expensive Fruit You Can Grow at Home
…the cycle of biennial bearing to catch up on resources. The best companion plants near fig trees are strawberries, rhododendron, and marigolds. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Bayer to Reduce Environmental Impact 30 Percent by 2030
…combat climate change, and make the most efficient use of natural resources,” the company said in a press release. Bayer will also be working to better communicate the companies efforts…
Perdue Headlining Forbes AgTech Summit, Continuing Innovation Focus
…Dr. Glenda Humiston, Vice President, UC Agriculture & Natural Resources Ken Jackson, CEO, Intelliconn Timothy “Paule” Jackson, Cofounder & Director, Detroit Hives Bill Jennings, Chief Technology Officer, FarmX Miku…
Center for Land-Based Learning Receiving Significant Support for New Facility
…Growing Our Future Campaign, with a goal of raising $4 million to assist with the relocation of its headquarters as well as expanding the programs and services that are offered….
Eggshells in Your Garden-Myths Busted
…said, some people swear by it, so give it a go if you’re looking for a natural deer repellent. Then there’s claim # 3 – Claim #3: Eggshells can be used…
Get Rid of Grasshoppers the Organic Way
…gardening nightmare. Fortunately, there are natural ways to deter them, or reduce their numbers considerably. These insects do not discriminate, grasshoppers will eat almost anything in your yard and garden….
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
…today’s updates are part of meeting that goal. For 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…
Educating Urban Water Users on Agricultural Water Needs
…the opportunity to refocus on the most effective use of resources in educating consumers. “It’s helping us find a specific segment of the population in order to share our message,”…