…and water conservation—and so much more.” The National FFA Organization’s sustainability leader development program will receive $300,000 of the investment, supporting the organization’s efforts to re-evaluate programs and events to…
Growing Your Own Baby Vegetables
In today’s program, Cathy Isom tells you about growing your own baby vegetables. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Your Own Baby Vegetables Growing baby vegetables is…
New Plants-3D Program Develops Next Generation of Ag Innovators
A new program at UC Riverside known as Plants-3D will help to prepare undergraduate students for careers addressing agricultural issues from a science and engineering perspective. The program is being…
Growing Your Own Tasty Blackberries
If you want to grow your own tasty fruit, Cathy Isom has picked the one for you. In today’s program she has tips on how to grow your own blackberries….
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
…thrives.” USDA is providing the funding through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. Eligible applicants include rural cities, towns and water districts. The funds can be used for drinking…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
Safety Net Program Payments for 2018 Have Started WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Oct. 15, 2019) — Agricultural producers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs –…
Easiest Houseplants or Ground Covers You Can Grow
In today’s program, Cathy Isom fills you in about one of the easiest houseplants or ground covers you can grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Easiest Houseplants or…
Citrus Grower Offer Extended
…are more vulnerable to infection via psyllid activity. Asian citrus psyllids, the vector of HLB, feed almost exclusively on new growth. Implementing an integrated tree health program based on frequent…
Almond Update: ABC Addition To Help Growers With Sustainability Goals
…hands-on assistance to growers following the Almond Board of California’s current sustainability programs. He said he feels his experience has tailored him for the position and is excited to help…
Bailey Appointed to USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…is to advise the USDA Secretary on strategies, policies and programs that enhance opportunities for new farmers and ranchers. “As a member of the Committee, you will advise me on…
The Reality of the Beef Checkoff
…outlining the detailed rules for governance over the program, funding distribution, contractor requirements, etc. The areas where checkoff funding can be used are clearly defined: promotion, research, consumer information, industry…
California Receives Nearly $28 Million for Dairy Margin Coverage
…small fraction of financial support under the Margin Protection Program (MPP) which was replaced by DMC. “The Dairy Margin Coverage program has proven its worth, with more than $300 million…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-08-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering changes to the H2-A program, details on the Beyond…
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…that more dairy farmers will be able to survive with this 2018 Farm Bill and its risk mitigation measures, like the Dairy Margin Coverage program.” The DMC program offers reasonably…