The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released an official cost estimate of the House Ag Committee’s farm bill and said it’s $33 billion over budget and fails to pay for a …
China’s Food Self-Sufficiency Plans Hit Weather Snag
China’s plans for food self-sufficiency aren’t going as expected. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. China’s quest for becoming more food-secure is getting interrupted by extreme weather challenges. …
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 08-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights how California ag labor rates stack up against other specialty crop states and …
Dairy and Livestock Sustainability Incentive Grants Available
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Environmental Farming & Innovation is now accepting applications for various dairy and livestock sustainability incentive grants. These programs aim to …
Profit Downturn for Global Ag Traders
Lower profits for global ag traders. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Global bumper harvests, a downturn in crop markets, and slowing demand for farm equipment are shrinking …
Week in Review: Court Decision Questions Card Check & Consequences from Lack of Farm Bill
A preliminary injunction to stop the bargaining process with the UFW union raises significant constitutional concerns about California’s “Card Check” law. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced additional …
Ag Groups Urge EPA to Amend Endangered Species Act Processes
A coalition of more than 300 agricultural organizations is requesting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amend the processes for pesticides under the Endangered Species Act. In a letter sent to …
Watermelon Production Progressing Well Despite Rough Start
Bryan Van Groningen, Vice-President of Crops and Soils at Van Groningen & Sons Incorporated, shared insight into the company’s watermelon production this year. Typically planted in March, the cool, wet …
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 08-02-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show details the early start of the California fresh fig season and efforts to reduce …
CA Prop Causing Nationwide Issues
Pork producers here are feeling the squeeze of an animal confinement law from two thousand miles away. We’re now eight months into the enforcement of California’s animal confinement legislation Prop …
USDA Discrimination Payments
The USDA works to right some wrongs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Checks are going out for the USDA’s discrimination financial assistance program. White House Director of …
Reclamation Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes to CVP Operation
The Bureau of Reclamation is hosting a series of events to garner public feedback about the future of water management projects. The community is being asked to weigh-in regarding the …
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 08-01-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, ag groups urge EPA to amend Endangered Species Act processes and the Bureau …
Slower Month for Nut Shipments, But Levels Continue Outpacing 2023
Nut shipments have remained strong throughout the year, despite a decline in June. Blue Diamond’s June Market Update showed that almond shipments met industry expectations with 206.2 million pounds shipped. …