USDA is investing more money into reducing wildfire risks in California and other Western states. Gary Crawford has more in This Land of Ours. The USDA is investing another half …
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 02-22-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, the USDA is investing more money into wildfire prevention and we have this …
Efforts to Define ‘Regenerative Ag’ Move Forward with Listening Session Today
California’s efforts to define “regenerative agriculture” continue moving forward with the development of a new workgroup and ongoing public listening sessions. The first meeting of the Regenerative Agriculture Work Group …
Cell-Cultured Meat Labeling Questions
As advances in cell cultured meat continue, the questions around labeling the final product are growing. At last week’s USDA Agriculture Outlook Forum session on cell cultured meat, an audience …
Almond Update: Disease Management Strategies for Tough Times
At The Almond Conference 2023, UC Riverside plant pathologist Jim Adaskaveg shared recommendations for developing disease management strategies in the face of economic constraints. Adaskaveg highlighted the importance of orchard-specific …
Fuel Prices Trending Higher
Taking a look at fuel price trends. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. For the fourth straight week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has gone up, rising …
Initial Water Allocation is Good News for Many CVP Contractors
The Bureau of Reclamation has announced initial water supply allocations for the Central Valley Project (CVP) for the 2024 water year. Many CVP contractors are starting out with an initial …
Almond Matters: Proactive Measures for Disease Threats
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., concerns arise for growers as bloom season commences amidst stormy weather in California. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., …
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 02-21-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show a Siskiyou County ranch is recognized for environmental stewardship and the EPA updates …
Taking a Measured Approach to New Raisin Varieties
New raisin varieties and improved production methods are at the forefront of California raisin producers’ interests. Robert Sahatjian of Victor Packing shared his perspective on varieties such as Sunpreme and …
USDA Income Projection Indicators
How does USDA get its income projections? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA projects farm income categories down for 2024. USDA research economist Carrie Litkowski explained some …
California Chill Report: Positive Response to Dormancy-Breaking Tools in Walnut Trees
In an effort to understand the impact of warmer winters on walnut trees, UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor, Kat Jarvis-Shean has been involved in a comprehensive multi-year trial. The …
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 02-20-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s program includes reports of a “significant rebound” underway for the almond industry and a reminder …
Ag Groups Respond to Dicamba Decision
Agriculture groups around the nation responded to the EPA’s decision to allow farmers to use existing stocks of dicamba for the upcoming planting season. The American Farm Bureau Federation sent …