…programs in the U.S. It was originally intended to primarily control soil erosion and potentially stabilize commodity prices by taking marginal lands out of production. The program has evolved over…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
…trees every year,” said Tim Spann, Research Program Director for CAC. “They’ve got their target set on exceeding Mexico.” Perfect Conditions and Location The amount of land available in Colombia,…
Differences Between Peas and Beans
In today’s program, Cathy Isom reviews some of the differences between peas and beans. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peas and beans do look very similar and…
Relationships and Service Bring NRCS Conservationist State, National Honors
…Farm has implemented dozens of conservation practices on their farm through NRCS programs like the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP). “As you go, you can develop a relationship with producers…
Grant Applications Being Accepted for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for dairy methane reduction programs. CDFA’s dairy methane reduction programs provide funding assistance for the installation of…
Working Together: Celebrate Heart Health With California Walnuts
February is American Heart Month, and the California Walnut Board is helping consumers celebrate heart health. Walnuts are certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check program due to their good-fats…
Candling Eggs and How to do it Right
In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom talked about candling as a method for checking freshness of your eggs. In today’s program, she discusses candling eggs and how to do it right….
AFBF Urges Improvements to Hemp Regulation
…Domestic Hemp Production Program was submitted last October, detailing the parameters for production. The comments submitted to USDA highlight several issues that the farming community is concerned about with the…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…Leadership Program and has been an FFA chapter officer for the last three years. “Through all the speaking competitions and judging teams I have participated in, I can genuinely say…
FDA Stall Tactics Hurting U.S. Agriculture
…question were never intended for the food supply or to be presented for regulatory approval. They were part of a carefully controlled research program at a major university, and their…
CBB Announces New Officers at 2020 Cattle Industry Convention
…near Martinsville, Ind. with his brother Jim and son Kyle. Voyles received a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Purdue University and a master’s degree in ruminant nutrition from the…
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
…crop insurance program and the Nursery Value Select pilot crop insurance program. Under both nursery programs, hemp will be insurable if grown in containers and in accordance with federal regulations,…
Almond Update: Bee Friendly Farming Teaming Up With CASP
The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) will strengthen its honey bee health practices by furthering its relationship with the Pollinator Partnership. Bee Friendly Farming is a certification the partnership has…
Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. New Ads Address Myths About Beef
…It’s What’s For Dinner. Checkoff-funded programs are focused on continuing to drive demand for beef by re-enforcing that real beef’s great taste and nutrition that cannot be replicated and directly…