Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler says the United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement is the first of its kind when it comes to environmental provisions. In a media call…
Stopping a Cute Critter from Wreaking Havoc in Your Garden
…and highly skilled troublemakers. Especially when it comes to your garden. They’re particularly fond of corn, tomatoes, watermelons, sweet potatoes, and peas. They also enjoy orchard fruits such as apples,…
CFAP Eligibility Expands with USDA Announcement
…Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding eligibility for apples, blueberries, garlic, potatoes, raspberries, tangerines, and taro. Those commodities had initially only been eligible for marketing adjustments. Payment…
Growing a Unique Tuber that Looks Like a Potato, Tastes Like a Fruit
Growing a unique tuber that looks like a potato but tastes like a fruit. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Yacon is a perennial tuber from South America…
Water Resilience Projects Receive Nearly $84 Million from DWR
…water supplies, reliable flood protection and healthy ecosystems” DWR Director Karla Nemeth said in a press release. “These grants will support agencies and projects to continue local momentum in creating…
Healthy Soils Program Accepting Proposals for New Practices
…Farming and Innovation (OEFI), along with the agency’s Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel will be accepting proposals through Friday, August 28. “As the Healthy Soils Program continues to grow,…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Renewed Contracts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced several new and extended contracts as part of the agency’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program. USDA has approved up to $1.27…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-06-20
…task force, details on the Paycheck Protection Program extension deadline, and a new herbicide that’s available to rice growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
What You Should Be Pruning in Your Garden Right Now
What you should be pruning in your garden right now. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Eutrochium purpureum, (purple Joe-Pye weed, kidney-root, sweetscented joe pye weed, sweet Joe-Pye…
Climate Crisis Action Plan Recognizes Value of Agriculture
The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis recently released its Climate Crisis Action Plan as a comprehensive framework to address environmental issues moving forward. The plan, ‘Solving the Climate…
Summer Care Tips for Your Outdoor Herb Garden
…can stave off fungal diseases that attack when it gets hot and muggy. Plants that don’t need full sun may need some extra protection during the heat of the day….
Bayer Litigation Results in $10 Billion Settlement
…cancer warning. The federal judge found that the International Agency for Research on Cancer’s determination that glyphosate is a probable carcinogen was not enough to outweigh the numerous other evaluations…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-30-20
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’s reemerging Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Committee,…
Working Together: MFP Change May Mean More Operations are Eligible
…Farm Service Agency about their application and eligibility. Listen to Kulkarni’s full interview. Working Together: MFP Change May Mean More Operations are Eligible About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content…
