…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,”…
Largest June Snowpack Since 2011
…into June this year, was back in 2011 when it was more than 300 percent of the average. According to information from the California Department of Water Resources, the state’s…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement on disaster and trade-related assistance: “Whether it’s because of natural disasters or unfair retaliatory tariffs, farmers across the country are…
ARS Efforts Should Help Ensure Our Wheat Supply
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their partners published a study today that should boost efforts to develop new varieties of wheat that are better equipped to resist a fungal…
USDA Proposes New Regulations for Animal Diagnostic Labs
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is looking to simplify the process for animal diagnostic labs to perform important livestock disease testing. The agency is proposing an update to…
California Wine Industry Reacts to Two Bill Passages
…from the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency.” The CAWG also applauded the passage of a bill that allocates…