The Natural Resources Conservation Service of California held another cover crop field day to show producers that summer cover crops are possible. NRCS says the practice reduces soil erosion, increases…
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…
Advantages to Growing Your Own Scallions
…sun and are best grown in zones 3 through 9. Scallions require well-drained soil that is sandy and loamy. You can grow scallions in three ways – from seeds, onion…
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…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…The act of growing food is best done by increasing the organic content of the soil, and that is exactly what is needed to reduce climate change. Using Cap and…
Senate Bill 1 Passes – Governor Newsom to Veto
After a full week of long days in the California legislature, Senate Bill 1 passed both houses in the early hours of Saturday morning. The California Environmental, Public Health, and…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…Health for Youth in Agriculture Thursday, September 19, 2019 – Confined Spaces in Agriculture Friday, September 20, 2019 – Safety & Health for Women in Agriculture Source: U. S. Department…
A Few Plants to Grow that Are Hard to Kill
…Iron Plant If a cactus can survive in the desert, it can survive in a busy person’s home. They require little water and aren’t particular about soil conditions. The cast-iron…
More Virulent Newcastle Found, Now in San Diego
…More information about VND and biosecurity guidelines to keep birds healthy are available on the CDFA virulent Newcastle disease web and Facebook pages. https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/Newcastle_Disease_Info.html Source: California Department of Food and…
More Stringent Air Quality Standards on The Way
Air quality standards could become even more strict as a new proposal is making its way through the regulatory process. Back in July, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health…