…are neither toxic nor harmful to your furry friends. Christmas Cacti. Water as soon as the top inch of the soil feels dry. Soak the plant until water is running…
Winter Mulching – Why and How to Do it Right
…it helps to conserve water in the soil. The ideal choice for winter mulching is anything that is loose and insulating. Whatever mulch you decide to use, it needs to…
How to Build an Herb Spiral in Your Garden
…your spiral up with soil. Bagged potting soil is the easiest way to go. Adding a couple of inches of hardwood mulch will also help preserve water and protect roots…
USDA to Make Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Rural America
…jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For…
Sign Up Period for Conservation Reserve Program Open Through February
…plant species to control soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat on marginally productive agricultural lands. The program has 22 million acres enrolled, but with the 2018 Farm…
Understanding Soil Biology Critical for Farming Systems
https://youtu.be/JTRgB5vpFeo The agricultural industry has made significant strides in recognizing the importance of soil biology and maximizing the value of the microbial ecosystem within the soil in recent years. A…
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
…the CFBF Rural Health Department. The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 34,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide…
Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress
…mental health issues. Even for those who do seek help, resources may not be readily available, as 60% of rural Americans live in areas with mental health professional shortages. Early…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…include: 1) significant increases in recycling trees into the soil when an orchard is removed, using the trees’ woody biomass to build healthier soils and address climate change via increased…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Agreement on USMCA
…health—known as sanitary and phytosanitary measures—while improving the flow of trade. It also contains specific provisions to benefit exports of processed fruits, milk and dairy products, beef, wine, poultry and…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…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 Provision: Poultry and Eggs…
2020 Will Be International Year of Plant Health
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is launching the United Nations’ International Year of Plant Health for 2020. The initiative is aimed at raising global awareness on how protecting plant…
Tips for When it’s Time to Harvest Your Yams
…you do, use the ones you nick first. If you have loose, loamy soil, use a garden fork as you would when digging out potatoes. Yams can be buried quite…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…contracts expiring with CLEAR practices to be reenrolled in 30-year contracts and in the Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP) in the prairie pothole region. More information on these…