How a vermicomposting bin can be good for your garden. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. Vermicomposting uses worms to decompose waste and make nutrient-rich “worm manure”. Photography…
Industry Groups Weigh-In on Meat Processing Infrastructure
Several industry groups have submitted formal comments to help guide the future of meat processing in the U.S. The comments were submitted in response to a request for information from…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why California Farm Bureau wants supporters at an upcoming…
Ag Rally at the Capitol
In August of 2018, farmers, agriculture advocates, politicians, and future industry leaders rallied on the steps of the state capitol for water. Now, California Farm Bureau is encouraging all of…
USDA Seeking Comments on Labeling Meat Derived from Animal Cells
The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments regarding the labeling of meat and poultry products made using cultured cells derived from animals. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published…
Farm Sector Profits Forecast to Increase in 2021
A Department of Agriculture report forecasts increased farm income for 2021. Net farm income is forecast to increase by $18.5 billion, or 19.5 percent. At $113 billion, net farm income…
Water Provisions of Infrastructure Bill Come After Years of Advocacy
Friant-Kern Canal Agriculture Landscape The $1 trillion infrastructure bill making its way through Congress contains several provisions important to agricultural production. The legislation includes significant investment in water infrastructure in…
Hemp Webinar Covering Cultivation and Production Coming Up This Week
…selection, and financial planning. Researchers and other experts from NCAT, Oregon State University, the Kearney Agricultural Research & Extension Center, and Kentucky State University will all be providing information to…
September Chores for Getting the Garden Winter-Ready
Some September chores for getting your garden winter-ready. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Green Tomatoes in a garden. By Kzenon/Shutterstock Photo by Danny Gallegos on Unsplash The…
MSOB: Making Informed Choices About Biological Approaches
…actions and they’re also very different in how you can or need to apply them for the greatest efficacy.” Below has been a part of a research project to more…
Updates to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection to Benefit Organic Producers
Recent updates to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) plan will provide new benefits to organic producers. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has modified the WFRP…
EATS Act Introduced to Block California Animal Confinement Rules
The animal confinement rules established in Proposition 12 are now being challenged through Congressional action. Legislation was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate aimed at preventing states and local governments…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering making informed decisions about biological approaches, dwindling ag labor…
NASS to Review Acreage Earlier for Certain Crops
The Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service announced it will review planted and harvested acreage for select crops earlier than normal. The crops under review include corn, cotton, peanuts,…