…in Fresno County, Secretary Vilsack heard from local producers about the impacts of drought. Secretary Vilsack noted that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) may need to rethink assistance programs…
Project to Advance the Potential of Robotic Harvesting in Strawberries
…in robotic harvesting systems. Strawberry Licensing Field Representative for the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program, Isaac Rainwater said they have been in talks with advanced.farm for more than a year,…
Things to Do Now to Get a Head Start on the Fall Garden
…the winter. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Things to Do Now to Get a Head Start on the Fall Garden Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
CDFA Issues Stop Use Notice on Organic Pesticide Products
…Bifenthrin, and Permethrin. The materials that were found in the products are prohibited for use in organic production by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program. The Stop Use…
Toughest Ground Covers to Solve the Worst Garden Problems
…to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Toughest Ground Covers Solving the Worst Garden Problems Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Invasive Weeds that Camouflage as Flowers in the Garden
…and Celandine. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Invasive Weeds that Camouflages as Flowers in the Garden Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…
Optimism for Getting WHIP+ Extension Through Congress
There is optimism for getting the $8.5 billion disaster bill to extend the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) through Congress. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National…
Nearly $17 Million Being Made Available Through USDA’s 2501 Program
Approximately $16.6 million dollars is being made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program,…
Attracting Owls to the Backyard is Beneficial to Gardening
…deter owls, so another way to make your backyard more appealing to owls is to dim the lights in the evening. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program…
New Program Helps Heirs Resolve Land Ownership and Succession Issues
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has developed a new program to help heirs resolve land ownership and succession issues. The new Heirs’ Property Relending Program (HPRP) was announced during…
Best Summer Bulbs to Have Growing in Your Garden
…Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Best Summer Bulbs to Have Growing in Your Garden Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Week in Review: Regulatory Costs Triple, CA FAIR Plan Expanded, WHIP+ Extension Moves Forward
…some form of wildfire insurance. The House Agriculture Committee has approved an $8.5 billion disaster assistance bill that will expand aid offered to producers. The Federal Trade Commission is going…
Performance Measures Updated for Multiple USDA Programs
…the fiscal year 2022 grant cycle. The revised performance measures will apply to the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program, the Acer…
Herb Varieties to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
…Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. The best herb varieties to grow for your herbivore pets and companions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Herb Garden…