U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box Program has distributed over 50 million food boxes in support…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvest a Stepwise Process Already in Motion
Almond grower dollars have been going into dust reduction research for over 15 years. That research now includes off-ground harvesting, which the Almond Board of California (ABC) believes is an…
Unsolicited Seeds from China Likely to be Online Scam
Reports of unsolicited seeds that appear to have originated from China are continuing to come in. Federal officials are working with state and local authorities to try and collect the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-29-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why unsolicited packages of seed from China arriving in…
Pruning Roses Can Be Intimidating
The pruning principles of roses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pruning roses can be a bit intimidating for beginning gardens. That is until they’ve learned the ins…
OPN to Offer More Online Events With Organic Grower Summit Cancellation
The Organic Produce Network (OPN) has had to cancel this year’s Organic Grower Summit due to COVID-19 safety concerns. The event provides information and education on a variety of organic…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
Senate leadership introduced the Health Economic Assistance Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act. The HEALS Act is the latest in response to the COVID-19 national emergency and would provide an…
The Western View: Mystery Packets From China Causing a Stir in US
…than the Kudzu that became an invasive, noxious weed in the south. Some speculate that these Chinese seeds could introduce diseases to local plants, or they could produce a plant…
Mystery Seeds from China Arriving in California
The mystery seeds that appear to have originated from China are appearing in mailboxes around the United States. After a number of reports from California residents, the California Department of…
Industry Input Needed for Agronomic Survey to Assist UCCE
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is conducting an online agronomic survey to help gain a better understanding of the needs and challenges of agricultural production. The questionnaire is…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Governor’s newest support for ag workers during COVID,…
Important Tools You Will Need for Pruning Your Roses
Some important tools you will need when it’s time to prune your roses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Roses seem to have a reputation of being difficult….
Newsom Announces New Housing for Ag Workers During COVID
Governor Gavin Newsom announces the states newest efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 amongst farmworkers and their families. In a July 24 statement, the Governor said, “Stopping the spread…
NEPA Revisions Look to Expedite Projects and Reduce Litigation
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) received its first comprehensive update in more than 40 years. The NEPA revisions were issued by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). The final…