Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show has some of the latest information on the cargo situation at the Port of…
USDA Makes $1.15 Billion Available to Access High-Speed Internet
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says his agency is making funding available to bring a significant expansion of access to high-speed internet, health care, and educational services for millions of Americans….
Leadership Farm Bureau Accepting Applications for Class of 2022
Leadership Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for the class of 2022. The year-long program provides training and education in personal development, governmental affairs, agriculture issues, and the Farm Bureau…
Surprising Health Benefits to Know About Pumpkins
…faces. Consuming pumpkin regularly can improve your immunity, give your digestion a boost, and even protect you against many chronic diseases. Pumpkin is also a good source of vitamin C,…
NRCS Funding Opportunities Announced for Conservation Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced funding opportunities for a variety of conservation programs available to agricultural producers and landowners. Some of the assistance available includes the Agricultural…
Latest Pesticide Report Shows Consistently Low Residue Levels
The most recent pesticide report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indicates that residue levels remain low. FDA tested for 812 pesticides and industrial chemicals across 4,692 total…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-25-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features an interview with the Director of the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program,…
Need to Know Points About Growing Winter Squash
All you need to know about growing your own winter squash. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. An assortment of winter squashes By Californiacondor – Own work, CC…
Cattle Contract Library Act Moving Forward
The bipartisan Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 was recently passed by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. Several industry groups have levied support for the legislation, including the American Farm…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show goes over the latest executive order from Governor Gavin Newsom, where California sits for…
Global Ag Productivity Growth Off Target for 2050 Demand
An annual report from Virginia Tech University shows agriculture is behind the pace of meeting the productivity needs of 2050. The 2021 Global Agricultural Productivity Report urges the acceleration of…
Vilsack, Villalobos meeting Focused on Trade, ASF and Climate Change
…African swine fever and other animal and plant diseases and pests. The two also addressed climate change, saying, “our farmers, ranchers and producers are on the front lines dealing with…
Plan Ahead for Bountiful Pumpkin Harvest Next Year
How to plan for bountiful pumpkin harvest next year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While some areas in the United States may be experiencing a pumpkin shortage…
Supply Chain Challenges to Be Addressed Through Executive Order
After months of port congestion creating supply chain challenges, Governor Gavin Newsom has taken action to address the issue. On Wednesday, Newsom signed an executive order directing state agencies to…