…be slightly more prone to certain diseases. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Best Dual-Purpose Breeds to Considering if Raising Sheep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9RcUlVJ0f8 Border Leicester Sheep |…
USDA to Provide $75 Million for Alternative Practices for Conservation
…Regional Conservation Partnership Program’s (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA). The AFA program prioritizes conservation solutions at multiple levels that emphasize a non-traditional approach. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will…
Recognizing the Importance of Farmers on National Ag Day
…The National Ag Day program encourages Americans to reflect on the service provided by farmers and ranchers. Ag Day is meant to inspire appreciation for the importance of maintaining a…
Color Changing Flowers to Plant in the Garden for “Rainbow” Blooms
…rose diseases. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Color Changing Flowers to Plant in the Garden for “Rainbow” Blooms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOZz0lAG0dU How-To Plant Peach Lemonade® Rose With…
Final Rule for Domestic Hemp Production Goes into Effect Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has completed its review of the Final Rule establishing the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. The rule has moved forward in the Federal Register…
Tree that Grows and Provides Healthy Nuts for a Lifetime
…and blood sugar control. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfaqoEimHOA Macadamia trees (Macadamia integrifolia) grow in warm, tropical, and subtropical climates in the U.S. Department…
‘Critically Important’ Farm Workforce Bill Receives House Approval
…Senate. “We’ll need a future full of labor and that’s where improvements to the H-2A program had to be made and that’s captured well in this bill,” Puglia explained. Listen…
Secretary Vilsack Declares Drought Conditions in California
…all areas of California are now considered natural disaster areas due to drought. The designation from Secretary Vilsack means that farmers and ranchers are considered eligible for assistance programs through…
USDA Makes Additional Funding Available for Value-Added Produce Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that additional funding will be made available for the Value-Added Producer Grant Program this year. The additional funding is being made possible through the Consolidated…
Some of the Best Tricks to Use for Cleaning Houseplants
…so they’ll continue to look healthy and shiny. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Some of the Best Tricks to Use for Cleaning Houseplants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AkhotZH7GM Clean…
Proper Lighting for Houseplants Crucial for Livelihood
…for your plants and placed them accordingly, be sure to rotate plants about every two months or so for balanced growth. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
Agricultural industry members recently testified at a Senate hearing about the value that farming can provide in addressing climate concerns. Members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-17-21
…issues, ultrasonic cleaning technology that could help prevent foodborne illness, and how the new walnut variety UC Wolfskill isn’t changing the Walnut Improvement Program focus. Tune in to the show…
UC Wolfskill Not Changing Walnut Improvement Program Focus
Walnut breeders are bullish about their most recent variety release but it isn’t changing their research focus. UC Davis’s Walnut Improvement Program released UC Wolfskill earlier this year. The variety matures…