The USDA releases updated guidance on labeling. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA announced the availability of updated guidelines that make recommendations to strengthen the documentation …
New Smoke Exposure Insurance Protection for California Grapes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new crop insurance endorsement to help California winegrape growers protect against the effects of wildfire smoke. The Fire Insurance Protection- Smoke …
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 08-29-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, an ag summit exploring the coexistence of water users in California next week. Tune in for these …
Lawmakers Call for Improvements to Foreign Land Ownership Disclosure Process
A group of more than a dozen U.S. senators is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to overhaul its foreign land ownership disclosure process. The lawmakers highlight the need …
Almond Update: Another Opportunity to ‘Own Your Prime’ with California Almonds
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is once again partnering with Coach Prime, Deion Sanders to help increase domestic consumption of almonds. ABC’s Marketing Director for North America and China, …
Agriculture Export Challenges for 2025
U.S. Agriculture exports will face challenges in Fiscal Year 2025. That’s coming up on This Land Of Ours. Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer has the story. Sponsored …
A Good Year for California Beef Industry, But Challenges Remain
During a recent California State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting, Steve Arnold, president of the California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), shared some of the successes and struggles of the California …
California Officials Enforcing EPA Order Banning Dacthal
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has banned the herbicide Dacthal, commonly known as DCPA. It is the first time in 40 years that EPA has issued an emergency ban, …
Input Sought on How NRCS Will Administer SUSTAINS Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for public feedback on how to implement the SUSTAINS Act, which lets the agency accept private donations for its conservation programs. The …
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 08-28-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, why there’s anxiety around the state of farms and the future of California agriculture. Tune in for …
Organic Market Development Grants
USDA awards the final round of Organic Market Development Grants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The final round of USDA Organic Market Development Grants was awarded, investing …
New Technology Helping to Detect Plant Stress
New technology could alert growers to plant stresses weeks before we can see those stresses on the plant. It’s from the Davis, CA-based ag tech company InnerPlant, which creates crops …
Voices of the Valley: Olive Oil Unfiltered with Vincent Ricchiuti from Enzo Olive Oil Company
When you think of olive oil, you may think of places like Spain, Italy, and Greece. But did you know that California produces some of the finest olive oil? In …
New Report Released on Delta Drought Response Pilot Program
The Delta Conservancy’s report on their 2023 Delta Drought Response Pilot Program reveals mixed results in testing drought-resistant field management practices in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The program involved 61 …