…The USDA has declared April “Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month.” Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. How to Help in the Fight Against Destructive…
MSOB: Endophytes Act as ‘Vaccine’ in Carrot Study
…in the soil acted as a vaccine for the plant by increasing its ability to fight off the disease. In the latest episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals program,…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Support Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
…partnerships with organizations proving assistance to producers that have been unable to access previous assistance programs. “USDA is committed to making financial assistance available to a broader set of producers,…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…through the Healthy Soils Program as well as the Sustainable Water Enhancement and Efficient Program. Another $122.5 million in grants would be made possible through the California Farmland Conservancy Program….
Warning About Invasive and Destructive Pests
…to plant health. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Warning About Invasive and Destructive Pests Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
Explorer Course Being Offered by Center for Land Based Learning
…this please go to our website LandBasedLearning.org and you will find information about the Explorer Program and how to sign up.” Listen to the radio report below. Explorer Course Being Offered by…
Spotting, Stopping, and Prevent Some Destructive Pests
…is to try and encourage more birds to visit your garden. Birds love to eat Armyworms right off of your plants. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program…
Federal Agencies Asked to Address California Wildfire Problems
…for more wildfire assistance. “As California and the West continue to contend with historic and destructive wildfire seasons, it has become clear that we are entering a “new normal” in…
Common Diseases to Watch for When Growing Asparagus
…them, there are various fungicides you can use to control many fungal diseases. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Common Diseases to Watch for When Growing…
Week in Review: Dismal Snowpack Reflects Drought Conditions, More COVID Relief Coming
The latest manual snow survey from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) reflects a dismal snowpack. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled the Pandemic Assistance for Producers program to…
Pest Management Workgroup Seeks Sustainable Alternatives to Pesticides
…IPM programs, our grants programs, and our work on alternative research with UC academics. There will be new monies for CDFA’s IPM programs; $8 million approximately for UC and CSU…
Floor Options to Consider for Your Chicken Coop
…to what will keep you, and most importantly your chickens, happy and comfortable. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Floor Options to Consider for Your Chicken…
Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals Being Accepted by NRCS
…projects. CIG projects take innovative approaches to improve water quality, soil health, and wildlife habitat. The program is designed to promote the implementation of innovative conservation practices on agricultural, forest…
Latest COVID Relief Package to Benefit Cotton Producers
…Program (CFAP) which recently received an influx of funding to support the program. USDA will be issuing $4.5 billion to more than 560,000 farmers of various crops. “USDA is referring…