…the summer. The new water year will run from October 1, 2018, until September 30, 2019. Current forecasting capability is unable to determine a reliable prediction for the coming water…
Pumpkin Seeds Pack Protein Punch
…temperatures cool and the leaves turn, the season becomes perfect on the first Wednesday in October to enjoy National Pumpkin Seed Day! Surprisingly, pumpkin seeds have been valued for their…
Ag Economy Index Sharply Lower on Farm Income Concerns
…August reading of 129 and its lowest reading since October 2016. Organizers say the barometer, a sentiment index based upon a nationwide monthly survey of 400 U.S. agricultural producers, has…
Celebrating National Cheese Month
…forms. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Cheese Month October is National Cheese month. There are so many reasons to love this dairy product, not to…
AFBF Seeking Farm Dog of the Year
…farm families.” Farm dog owners must be Farm Bureau members to enter their dogs in the competition and must submit applications by October 12th online at www.fb.org. Source: National Association…
Celebrating National Apple Month
Cathy Isom has us celebrating a favorite fall time fruit. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Apple Month October is National Apple Month. It’s a time…
NCBA Contest Seeks Cowboy Poets
…Beef Association is seeking applicants to its cowboy poetry contest. Five finalists will be selected by NCBA on October 26th, with public voting on submitted videos held November 6th through…
CDFA Accepting 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications
…Merced Workshop: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sonoma Workshop: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Webinar 1: Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 1:30…
U.S. Close to Proceeding With Mexico-Only Trade Deal
…publish the text of an agreement to update the North American Free Trade Agreement is October first. As the deadline approaches, Hassett says the U.S. and Canada haven’t agreed to…
Senate Ag Leaders Question USDA Reorganization
…of the Secretary and ERS under the chief economist. Last week, USDA extended the comment period for the proposal to October 15th. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Celebrating National Acorn Squash Day
…October through December, though many supermarkets carry it year-round. Prepared in different ways for consumption, the acorn squash can be baked, microwaved, sautéed or steamed. It is often stuffed with…
Agriculture Trade Surplus to Shrink
…biggest ag exporter will see a surplus of $18 billion in the fiscal year that starts October 1st. The USDA says that number is almost eight percent lower than in…
USDA Launches Trade Mitigation Programs
…products over four quarters in the new Federal fiscal year, which starts on October 1, 2018. The materials purchased may be adjusted between quarters to accommodate changes due to growing…
USDA Provides Help for Rural People Recovering From Opioid Misuse
…a major public health challenge facing rural communities across America. The Centers for Disease Control reported in October 2017 that death rates from drug overdoses in rural areas have now…