…nutrition and health, championing handling and safety, or engaging consumers, together they each play an important role in driving beef demand, both here in the United States as well in…
How to Make Your Own Olive Oil
Cathy Isom explains the health benefits, as well as what you need to master making your own olive oil. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to Make…
Highlighting the Value of Pistachios Through Community Engagement
…said Matoian. Miss California 2019 and official APG Ambassador, Eileen Kim was also on-hand to interact with the community to talk about the role pistachios can play in a healthy…
Things You Shouldn’t Throw into the Compost Bin
Composting is critical to your soil health, and gardening. Cathy Isom has a list of some things you shouldn’t throw into the compost bin. That’s coming up on This Land…
ARS and U.S. Army Join Forces to Revitalize Soil with Paper
…these issues. Their research focused on evaluating the use of pulverized or finely ground paper as a soil amendment to improve soil health and the ability to establish desirable native…
Senate Bill 1 Veto Official, Governor Praised
…to working with the Legislature in our shared fight against the weakening of California’s environmental and worker protections,” Newsom wrote in a veto letter. The California Environmental, Public Health, and…
Growing Drumstick Plants for Year-Round Greens
If you are searching for something different to grow, that is also healthy for you, Cathy Isom has the answer. In today’s program she tells you how to grow a…
New 2020 Requirements for Reporting Injuries
Assembly Bill 1804 has updated the requirements for reporting injuries to the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). The changes are being implemented in an effort to simplify…
Updated Import Restrictions for Various Seed Types
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced updated restrictions on importing tomato and pepper seeds in order to protect American agriculture from a potential outbreak. The Animal and Plant Health…
Public Comment Sessions for Healthy Soils Program Begin Today
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will be hosting three public stakeholder meetings to provide updates on the Healthy Soils Program and receive comments and suggestions for the next…
Former Agriculture Secretaries Announce Support for USMCA
…a common name. Key Provision: Sanitary/Phytosanitary Measures The three countries agree to strengthen disciplines for science-based measures that protect human, animal, and plant health while improving the flow of trade. Key…
Houseplants That Can Improve Your Health
…health. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Houseplants That Can Improve Your Health Houseplants aren’t just excellent companions because they brighten rooms. They allow you to experience the…
USDA Modernizes Swine Slaughter Inspection for the First Time in Over 50 Years
…in more than five decades, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is modernizing inspection at market hog slaughter establishments with a goal of protecting public health while allowing…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-17-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering National Farm Safety and Health Week, an upcoming ACP…