The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making some changes to its grapevine insurance program for the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is shortening the required grafting …
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 09-03-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, the application window for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is closing soon. Tune in for these …
Drought Increases in U.S.
Drought monitor numbers jump higher in August. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Significant increases in U.S. Drought Monitor coverage nationally and by category were noted over the …
Another Increase to California’s Minimum Wage is On the Way
California’s minimum wage is set to increase once again starting January 1, 2025. The increase applies to all employers, regardless of size. The increase is based on inflation, specifically a …
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-02-24
Today Sabrina reports from the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion in Rollag, MN, where it’s the Year of the Deere. Brian German has the California ag headlines including another increase …
Celebrating Back to School Meals
Celebrating back to school meals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture joined the U.S. Department of Education along with education, parent, and school …
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 08-30-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, the restraining order against the state water board is extended. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, …
Restraining Order Against the State Water Resources Control Board Extended
Legal efforts to challenge probationary status under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act continue moving forward. Kings County Superior Court Judge Kathy Ciuffini extended a temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing the …
More Than 2.2 Million Acres Accepted Through Continuous Conservation Reserve
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant strides through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), with more than 2.2 million acres being accepted from farmers and landowners this year. …
Trade Caucus Update
A congressional caucus continues working to improve trade for U.S. agriculture. The bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus launched earlier this year and works to solidify support for trade policies that …
USDA Releases Updated Guidance on Labeling
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 …