A look at the higher prices in grocery stores. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Many grocery prices remain high and could go even higher according to the …
New Herbicide Option for Rice Growers This Year
California rice growers have another option for weed management this year. Rice Farm Advisor Whitney Brim-Deforest said that the product is already used in rice production in other states. California …
Almond Matters: Bloom Preparation Amidst Series of Storms
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., bloom preparation is underway as growers contend with continued rainstorms. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said …
New NCBA President Says Death Tax, Farm Bill Important for 2024
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has a new president. Wyoming rancher Mark Eisele was handed the gavel during the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention, held last week in Orlando, Florida. …
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 02-07-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes how weather could create significant disease issues for almond growers and more than …
Final ERP Payments Being Distributed by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the issuance of final Emergency Relief Program (ERP) payments totaling around $306 million. These payments, administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), …
Lamb Lovers Month is Back
Lamb Lovers Month is back. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The American Lamb Board (ALB) kicked off Lamb Lover’s Month in February with an exciting campaign titled …
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 02-06-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, we’ll tell you about a CDFA grant to support pollinators in citrus groves …
California Climate Laws Challenged by Ag and Business Groups
A coalition including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Farm Bureau Federation, and other business groups is suing California over recently enacted corporate climate disclosure laws. The two laws, SB …
America’s Biggest Landowners
Who are the nation’s biggest landowners? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Land Report Research Team issued it’s “Land Report 100” and detailed America’s largest landowners. It …
USDA Spotlight on Specialty Crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is putting a focus on specialty crops with new investments and the Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative (SCCI) which it announced back in November. USDA undersecretary …
California Chill Report: Tools to Address Warming Winters
Projections for winter temperatures in California will likely require many growers to consider tools to address issues with chill accumulation. Research Director at the MARI Agricultural Research Institute, Masood Khezri …
Value-Added Producer Grants Available to Help Expand Markets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is inviting applications for its Value-Added Producer Grant program, aimed at assisting farmers and ranchers in expanding their products and exploring new markets. Approximately …
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 02-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show Halvorson talks with USDA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt about USDA initiatives for specialty …