…potential resistance. In the latest episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals program, UC Cooperative Extension Specialist Dr. Surendra Dara details the results of his study on pheromone use in…
Yolo Gold Prune Cultivar Continues Showing Promise
A relatively new prune cultivar is showing quite a bit of promise for California growers. Manager of the Prune Breeding Program at UC Davis, Sarah Castro said the Yolo Gold…
ARS Launches New Project to Engage the Next Generation of Researchers
…pathways in agricultural science and other STEM-related fields. A pilot phase of the project will begin in the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences. The program will include virtual seminars,…
Creating a Garden that Appeals to All of the Senses
…interesting edible crops in your garden and there will always be something to tickle your taste buds. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Creating a Garden…
President Biden Ready to Sign Latest COVID Relief Legislation
…bill into law sometime on Friday at the White House. The bill includes individual stimulus payments, extended unemployment benefits, funding for ag and nutrition programs, and healthcare support for rural…
Chores Needing to Be Done in the Garden in March
…to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Chores Needing to Be Done in the Garden in March Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
Culantro is a Tasty New Option to Grow in Your Garden
…the olive oil in an air-tight container inside of the refrigerator. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Culantro is a Tasty New Option to Grow in…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
…press release. “The bill not only boosts SNAP benefits through September, it also increases targeted nutrition assistance to mothers and young children and expedites more nutrition aid to U.S. territories….
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
…agricultural guest-worker program. It marks the second time that Congress will be addressing the bill. Multiple agricultural groups have been supportive of the efforts to simplify the H-2A application process….
When Will It Be Safe to Start Planting Plants and Seed Outside
…the garden center too soon; a cold snap could wither them overnight. That’s why it’s best to understand your last frost date before adding any new plants to your yard….
Edible Plants You Can Grow in Bog or Marshy Soil
…in a hot, sunny climate (like in hardiness zones 8-12), consider growing water spinach. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Edible Plants You Can Grow in…
The Western View: Ag Safety Awareness
…Farm Bureau Federation’s 2021 Ag Safety Awareness Program Week. This year, the Theme is “Driving Safety Home.” It’s a fitting theme. Motorized equipment are the major cause of many accidents…
Speedier COVID Assistance Expected with New USDA Leadership in Place
With the U.S. Department of Agriculture finalizing leadership positions, assistance for producers affected by COVID should be on the way soon. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton…
Perfect Gift for Easter That Keeps on Giving All Year Long
…them directly into the soil, eggshell, and all. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Perfect Gift for Easter That Keeps on Giving All Year Long Germinating…