Multiple federal agencies will be improving broadband access through a new interagency agreement. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the National Telecommunications and Information…
Made in the USA Standards Strengthened with Federal Announcements
…rule from FTC will codify the agency’s enforcement policy to help deter fraud and provide restitution for those suffering from fraudulent Made in the USA claims. On the heels of…
Intrepid Section 18 is Approved for Armyworm Control in 2021
…The Section 18 was approved by EPA and DPR and so the product’s going to be available this year,” Espino noted. “For any growers and PCAs that want to use…
High Priority Areas Identified for NRCS California Drought Assistance
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has identified six high-priority areas for drought assistance. The assistance is obtainable through NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) along with the pilot program,…
Latest Developments with Proposition 1 Grant Programs
…provided for a Groundwater Sustainability Program. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has selected 28 projects to receive funding for ecosystem restoration and protection projects. “We need to…
Almond Update: Additional Conservation Assistance for Drought Impacted Regions
…drought. CIC is being developed as an extension of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), offering producers another avenue of support for conservation efforts. “Growers might be familiar with the…
MSOB: Biological Protection for Grapevine Trunk Disease
Researchers have found that biological protection against grapevine trunk disease has tremendous potential. Cooperative Extension Specialist and Plant Pathologist in the Department of Plant Pathology at UC Davis, Akif Eskalen…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…pork chops, chicken breasts, homemade potato salad, pork & beans, strawberries, potato chips and fresh-squeezed lemonade with ice cream and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. The year-to-year direction of the…
How to Care and Plant a Sweet Treat, Sugar Cane
How to care and plant a sweet treat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sugar Cane is the number one commercially harvested plant in the world. Growing in your…
Senate Passes Growing Climate Solutions Act with Encouragement from Ag
…partners who can build on our strong foundation of environmental stewardship.” The legislation calls for the development of an Advisory Council that can help guide USDA, ensuring the efficacy of…
Growing a Sweet Crop of Berries in a Small Garden Space
Growing a sweet crop in a small garden space. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Even if you only have a small amount of garden space, it’s still possible…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the EPA ordering eBay to stop selling unregistered pesticides,…
Vegetable Plants that Outshine Others in Summer Heat
The vegetable plants that love the summer heat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When summer gets cranked up, certain vegetable garden crops naturally outshine others. Sweet potatoes,…
Another Salmonella Outbreak Report Leads Back to Adjacent Land Use
…adjacent land use in relation to food safety. FDA recommends all farms be aware of surrounding areas and the risk associated with nearby livestock and poultry. The agency is also…
