A formal agreement was recently renewed between multiple federal agencies in an effort to address food waste. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and U.S….
How to Choose a Ripe Winter Squash
How to choose a ripe winter squash. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Choosing a ripe winter squash is a bit hard to do if you’ve never done…
Appropriations Bill Includes Support for Friant-Kern Canal Improvements
The Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations and COVID-relief package includes funding support for making Friant-Kern Canal improvements. A total of $206 million will be used to repair areas of the water…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-29-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the agriculture provisions in the second COVID relief bill…
Beef Industry Overhauls Marketing Approach to Adjust to 2020 Challenges
…are scheduled to be implemented. The turmoil caused by the ongoing pandemic forced a complete overhaul of marketing strategies. Cattlemen’s Beef Board CEO, Greg Hanes said it was quite an…
Spray Safe Hopes to Go Virtual As Well
…provided continuing education that he would like to see continue. “That’s another communication line effort that has proven itself to be beneficial across the board. We’re excited and hopeful that…
FDA Extends Comment Period for FSMA Food Traceability Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the deadline for commenting on the Food Safety Modernization Act’s traceability rule. The original comment period was set to close on…
One Herb You Don’t Want to Miss Out on Growing
The one herb you don’t want to miss out on growing. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Root Beer Plant or Piper auritum (habit) By Forest & Kim…
Significant Investment in Rural Communities Seen in 2020
Throughout 2020 there was considerable investment made in rural communities to help bolster their local economies. Investments were made in areas of water infrastructure, high-speed broadband, and business development. The…
Highways Prove Critical to American Agriculture in USDA Reports
American agriculture relies heavily on the country’s highway system, according to information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A recent report shows that the agricultural sector is the single…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade with China, multiple approaches available to reduce tillage…
Blueberry Growers Form Alliance to Address Market Issues
…an effort to combat some of the harm the industry is experiencing due to rising imports. The Alliance includes blueberry growers in California, Georgia, Florida, and Michigan. The new coalition…
Wounded Warrior Project Partners with Farmer Veteran Coalition
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) will now be partnering with the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) to provide funding support for veteran farming operations. FVC is one of the 12 new…
Cold-Hardy Succulents to Have Around the House
Some cold-hearty succulents to have around the house this winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Succulent season doesn’t end when summer does. There’s a slew of these…