The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands discussed wildfire resilience at its most recent meeting. Wildfires in California have been particularly devastating in recent years,…
Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Report Outlines 30×30 Plan
…to see that the administration is taking seriously that conservation is more than just setting land aside. It is really about how we steward the land. The report suggests they…
Tomato Plant Disease that Can Stick Around for Years
A tomato plant disease that has the capability of sticking around for years. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. “Bullseye” patterned leaf lesion of Alternaria solani By Clemson…
Most Destructive and Deadly Tomato Diseases Not Very Common
One of the most destructive and deadly tomato diseases gardeners face that is not very common. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Without a doubt, late blight strikes…
Carbon Bank Pilots Before USDA Rollout?
…or burdensome. It should also leverage private investment for agricultural and forest land-based carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emission reductions.” FACA has identified four areas of emphasis for carbon bank…
Common Tomato Plant Disease to Watch for in the Garden
A common Tomato Plant Disease to watch for in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tomato plants are known for being vulnerable to a number of…
What Are the Best Pepper Varieties to Grow in the Garden
The best pepper varieties to grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are literally thousands of pepper varieties you can grow in your garden in…
Best Carrot Varieties to Grow in the Garden
Some of the best carrot varieties to grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One of the easiest veggies to grow and perfect for beginners…
UC SAREP Reinstates Grant Program with $77,000 in Awards
…water demand and weeds. The Agricultural and Land-Based Training Association will be piloting an ag plastics recycling program, with an emphasis on Spanish-speaking small-scale producers. UC Davis will be developing…
Some of the Best Conifers You Can Plant in the Yard
Some of the best conifers to plant in your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Japanese Umbrella Pine Image by congerdesign from Pixabay When you think of…
Bidens 30×30 Plan Raising Concern for Ag Industry
…Biden has proposed the conservation of 30 percent of U.S. land and waterways by 2030. The issue for many ag organizations is that very few details have been provided as…
Robert Bonnie Nominated to Oversee USDA Farm Programs
…Tim Fink, American Farmland Trust’s (AFT) policy director. “We look forward to working with Robert to advance AFT’s mission of saving the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, implementing…
SGMA Assistance Bill Moving Through Legislative Process
…producers to help with compliance. Introduced by Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua, the bill is being sponsored by American Farmland Trust (AFT). The legislation was passed out of the Assembly Agriculture Committee…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2020
…released in conjunction with the California Almond Acreage Report, and Land IQ assessment. In 2018, ABC first commissioned Land IQ, a Sacramento-based agricultural and environmental scientific research and consulting firm,…