Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers optimism within the almond industry, snowpack runoff concerns with a heatwave at hand, …
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Stresses Importance of Pesticide Labels
The BeSure! campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition tells us it’s always a good time to check your pesticide’s label. The coalition says when choosing crop protection tools, both effectiveness and potential …
Almond Update: Enthusiasm for 2023 Almond Crop, Despite Lower Forecast
The latest forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects the 2023 almond crop to be down about three percent from last year. Almond Board of California President and CEO …
Socially Disadvantaged Farms Concentrated in South and West
Some areas of the nation are more likely than others to have socially disadvantaged farms. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) …
VofV: Farmers are Entrepreneurs, Citi’s Adam Bergman Talks Agtech
Adam Bergman ─ Managing Director, Clean Energy Transition Group and the Global Head of AgTech at Investment Banking, Citi ─ joins Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson on this week’s episode …
Ag Groups Say Secure the Border Act Falls Short of Necessary Labor Reform
The Secure the Border Act of 2023, H.R. 2, was narrowly passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last week. Several provisions have caught the attention of the agricultural industry, …
USDA Modernizing Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making updates to the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Efforts include adjustments to the ACEP Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) as well as Wetland …
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-17-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers water funding in the May budget, the lowest-ever cotton acreage despite full water …
Rodale Institute Applauds USDA Investments in Organic Farmers
The USDA gets a pat on the back for its investments in organic farming. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding opportunities …
The California Kitchen: Perfect Sweet Potato Hash
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Perfect Sweet Potato Hash with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… Listen to Albert prepare Perfect Sweet …
May Revision of California Budget Boosts Flood Control Support
Governor Gavin Newsom released the May Revision of the 2023-24 State Budget last week. California is currently facing a $31.5 billion shortfall after enjoying a $97.5 billion budget surplus last …
Report Shows Organic Food Sales Hit a New Milestone in 2022
A recent survey released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) shows that organic food sales in the U.S. set a new record in 2022. The 2023 Organic Industry Survey shows …
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-16-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers research of resistance issues with common chickweed, water funding in the May budget …
More Elected Officials Concerned About Lack of AM Radio in New Cars
Concern about the lack of AM radio in new vehicles continues to grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Representatives Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin and Josh Gottheimer of …