…runs from March 16, 2020 to May 15, 2020. Pilot Programs Later in 2020, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will roll out pilot programs within CRP: CLEAR 30, which allows…
Growing One of Your Favorite Holiday Vegetables
…want to grow a true yam, get yourself a yam tuber or talk to your local plant supplier to make sure you have yams and not sweet potatoes. There are…
NCBA Seeks Clarity and Consistency in Beef Origin Labeling Practices
…work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) to address the Agency’s longstanding policy on geographic origin statements. Specifically, NCBA is seeking solutions to the…
The Western View: Keep Your Pets Safe This Thanksgiving
…meal is over, and to clear it wit h me first. The dogs can have reasonable amounts of turkey meat, mashed potatoes, and sweet potatoes. They get a little gravy…
State Officials Move to Circumvent Federal Plans for California Water
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released its draft Environmental Impact Report for the long-term operations of the State Water Project (SWP). The announcement was made at the…
Preparing for the Effects of Climate Change in Agriculture
…are seeing changes more in the maximum temperatures, some more in the minimum.” Understanding those changes in environmental conditions and preparing for how that will affect a farming operation is…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…prices are the lowest since 2010. The shopping list for Farm Bureau’s informal survey includes turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a veggie tray, pumpkin pie with…
Murky CBD Oil Regulation Complicating Hemp Production
The regulations governing hemp production are beginning to come into focus. However, the uniqueness of the crop may present some challenges when evaluating the types of crop protection materials that…
Bedroom Plants That Can Bring Sweet Dreams
Cathy Isom takes you into the land of counting sheep by telling you about the bedroom plants that can bring sweet dreams. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…authorized under the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter Act and administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), is providing $14.5 billion in direct payments to producers. Additionally, CCC Charter Act…
Double Food Harvest Growing Sweet Potato Vines
…too? Unlike regular potatoes, sweet potatoes can be grown as a dual-purpose crop. Like beets, carrots, turnips, and radishes, sweet potato greens are an edible and delicious addition to your…
Round Two of 2019 MFP Payments to Be Issued in Coming Weeks
…formulas are structured and noted that the agency welcomes “constructive feedback from any member of Congress with recommendations as to how the program could be better administered.” In total, nearly…
Growing a Nutty Holiday Favorite
The holiday season is upon us. Cathy Isom has some tips about how to grow a sweet, nutty treat that’s a holiday favorite. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Preparing for The Next Round of Livestock Methane Reduction Funding
…in this year’s state budget it’s $34 million,” said Paul Sousa, Director of Environmental Services for Western United Dairymen. “We do have legislation that requires us to reduce manure methane…
