…days after U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency offices would also be reopening. The record-setting government shutdown was beginning to put…
Sustainability Concerns More Than Just the Environment
The concept of sustainability in agricultural production goes beyond strictly environmental concerns. While sustainable ag practices often result in better overall conditions for the surrounding environment, those practices also help…
Where You Should Plant Chamomile
…and sweet smelling. Traditionally, farmers have planted chamomile under apple trees and alongside cucumbers and cabbages to improve flavor. Plant it alongside herbs like basil and thyme to increase essential…
FSA Services Expanded During Ongoing Government Shutdown
Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will be providing additional administrative services beginning January 24. The announcement made on January 22 indicates that FSA services for farmers and ranchers will be…
Bay-Delta Plan Lawsuits Continue to Be Filed
…Several irrigation districts that had been working on alternative agreements to achieve similar environmental outcomes expressed disappointment in the plan which includes unimpaired flow requirements of up to 50 percent. …
Edible Flowers You Need in Your Garden
Lavender Cathy Isom tells you about the edible flowers you need in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. From savory gourmet meals to tasty sweet treats,…
Longest Recorded Government Shutdown Impacting Key Ag Programs
…the agricultural industry. A total of 25 percent of federal government funding is impacted by the shutdown, including several functions of US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Environmental Protection Agency…
FSA Offices Reopen for Three Days While Government Shutdown Continues
Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices have been closed for the duration of the government shutdown, however, FSA offices will be reopening for a brief period after a recent announcement…
Food Safety Inspections Resuming Amid Government Shutdown
…FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said that the agency is “taking steps to expand the scope of food safety surveillance inspections we’re doing during the shutdown to make sure we continue…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
…sweet cherries both had sizable value increases in 2017. The crop year 2017 saw significant gains in value despite an overall reduction in the amount of land used for farming…
Checkoff-Funded Beef Quality Assurance Program’s Online Certification Option Reaches Major Milestone
…information to U.S. beef producers and beef consumers of how commonsense husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management and environmental conditions. BQA…
Plenty of Agriculture Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Europe
…barrage of environmental demands from European consumers. Like their American counterparts, European farmers have seen a reduction in farm subsidy payments and a more market-oriented farm program. But European farmers…
USDA Extends Deadline for Market Facilitation Program Applications
…lapse in federal funding resulted in USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices closing on December 28, 2019, preventing any further processing of applications from farmers looking to apply. “Farmers who…
Transform Raised Garden Bed into a Cold Frame
…wind protection for the plants. Also, the roof will trap heat inside, keeping plants and soil warm during the cool days of spring or fall. This solution works best for…
