An update from G20 agricultural ministers meeting. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small provides highlights from the G20 Agricultural Ministers meeting held …
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $17.6 million to fund research aimed at protecting the health and welfare of farm animals. The investment includes tackling …
New Funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced new funding for its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for 2025. The program helps landowners protect and …
Economic Template and AgTech Assist Platform from Western Growers
Addressing labor issues with new technologies can be a complicated process. Senior Vice President of Innovation at Western Growers Association, Walt Duflock, described some of their industry resources that will …
FFAR Grant to Support Carrot Research at UC Davis
A research project seeks to improve carrots resistance to challenging conditions like water shortages and disease. The project funded by a half a million dollar grant from the Foundation for …
Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall Workshop October 17
UC Cooperative Extension and Cal Poly are hosting the Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall Workshop next month in San Luis Obispo. The Rangeland Restoration and Improvement Workshop will take place …
NCBA/PLC on ESA Amendment Act
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) are giving strong support for the Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2024, introduced by Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA) and …
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-16-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, despite recent water years, management of allocations is still a challenge. Tune in for these news stories, …
Economic Benefits from Farmers Markets
The economic benefits of farmers markets. That’s coming up on This Land Of Ours. Farmers Markets provide benefits for the vendors as well as the communities they serve. Rod Bain has …
Banks Urged to Stop Financing Livestock Production
More than 100 climate groups are pressuring JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and other private banks to stop financing global meat and dairy companies. Agriculture Dive Dot Com says the institutions’ lending …
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 09-13-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, despite recent water years, management of allocations is still a challenge. Tune in for these news stories, …
Another Decline in Farm Income Expected for 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expecting another decline in farm income in 2024, after a record high in 2022. Net cash farm income, which is what farmers make …
Good Food Price Inflation Milestone
Food price inflation hits a milestone and it’s a good thing. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours There’s some good news for food shoppers in the latest Consumer …
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 09-12-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, despite recent water years, management of allocations is still a challenge. Tune in for these news stories, …