The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded over $16 million in grants as part of Phase II of the Small Business Innovation Research…
U.S. Cotton Production Marginally Higher in Latest Forecast
The latest U.S. cotton production forecast appears to be marginally higher than October. Cotton estimates are calling for 17.1 million bales. U.S. mill use and export levels are expected to…
Unique Tasty Veggie Called the Common Ice Plant
A unique and tasty veggie called the Common Ice Plant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, entire plant. Photographed in the wild in the La Geria…
Action Being Taken on U.S. Agricultural Export Issues
Action is being taken that should help to remedy some of the agricultural export issues. As AgNet West previously reported, a shortage of shipping containers is creating turmoil for exporters….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-27-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the importance of farmers being their own storytellers, obtaining…
Fresno County Agriculture Remains Number One in The U.S.
Fresno County agriculture remains the top producer in the United States according to a recent report. The Fresno County Department of Agriculture recently presented the 2019 Crop and Livestock Report…
Best Methods to Seed Pomegranate Fruit
Some of the best methods to seed Pomegranate. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by armennano from Pixabay Seeding Pomegranates can be a bit of a challenge….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-26-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s Thanksgiving Day shows has holiday reports regarding the average cost of a Thanksgiving meal and…
Wildfire Recovery Funding Available from NRCS
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced that wildfire recovery funding support is available to California producers. Approximately $4 million in funding is being made available through the Environmental…
USDA Announces Key Changes to NEPA Procedures
The USDA Forest Service recently announced a final rule has been published that will implement important changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The changes to the NEPA regulations…
Update to Prop 65 Concerns Related to Roasted Nuts
Officials have made a formal proposal for acrylamide limits for nut products under Prop 65 rules. The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment put for a level of 225 parts…
The California Kitchen: The Perfect Turkey Breast
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare the Perfect Turkey Breast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 Whole Turkey Breasts 7…
How to Harvest Pomegranate Before You Seed Them
How to harvest Pomegranate before you can seed them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Роман Распутин from Pixabay If you have your own pomegranate tree,…
Farmers Earning Less for Every Thanksgiving Food Dollar Spent This Year
Farmers and ranchers are receiving less than $0.12 for every Thanksgiving food dollar spent, according to a document from the National Farmers Union (NFU). The Thanksgiving Special of the NFU’s…