…impact on a variety of factors. “If a farmer or rancher does have grazing land and crops for feeding their livestock, using an application of biosolids is quite beneficial,” said…
Agronomic Minute: Getting Ahead of Walnut Blight
…the most effective approach for mitigating any potential damage. Technical Service Lead for Specialty Crops for UPL, Joe Vassios said that after lower levels of infection last year, growers may…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…Assistance Program coverage, offered through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), protects against losses associated with lower yields, destroyed crops or prevented planting where no permanent federal crop insurance program is…
Waiver From Trucking Federal Rule Expanded
…waiver subsequently was expanded to cover the delivery of livestock feed. NPPC President Jen Sorenson says, “Extending the HOS waiver ensures that livestock truckers can get hogs to market safely…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…Levels: All coverage levels will be available to producers using Micro Farm. This will enable producers to purchase the 80% and 85% coverage levels without providing additional paperwork. · Underwriting and Recordkeeping…
Coordinated Efforts to Address NOW Damage Across Crops
…Address NOW Damage Across Crops About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
Agronomic Minute: Planning for Early Weed Pressures
…growers have encountered over the previous year. UPL Technical Service Lead for Specialty Crops Joe Vassios said that now is the time when producers have an opportunity to get ahead…
Best Ornamental Grasses for Attracting Birds to the Garden
…garden include: Switch grass, Blue Fescue, Little Bluestem, Canada Wild Rye, Indian Grass, and Tufted Hairgrass. The most bird-friendly grasses offer seed-filled plumes, plus dense foliage for cover and nesting…
Culinary Herb Must-Haves for Fall and Winter Gardens
…also perennial plant that will last for years. Thyme is a gorgeous hardy ground covering herb with tiny, yet very fragrant, leaves. Thyme is really hard to grow from seed,…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
…is a new cool-season grass cover crop which differs from traditional cover crops in that it is perennial with a decadal lifespan, and it is dormant in the summer. Decision…
Growing a New Tree from a Store-Bought Apple
…germinate. Cover the pots with a plastic bag to hold in moisture and set them in an unheated garage or even a refrigerator. It can take up to a decade…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-15-21
…producers, and resources available from USDA to help cover COVID-related expenses for agricultural workers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to…
California Receives Significant Specialty Crop Investment
…(SCBGP) to support U.S. farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops. Of the total funding support being provided, California has received $54.5 million for SCBGP projects in 2021….
Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers
…Security Act. OTECP will cover 25 percent of a certified organic operation’s eligible expenses paid during the fiscal years of 2020, 2021, and 2022. Up to $250 will be provided…