In response to improved hydrological conditions, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) has updated State Water Project (SWP) deliveries. The SWP allocation has now been increased to 30 percent, after …
State Unveils Roadmap for Reducing Pesticide Use
Over the course of nearly two years, California has been developing a framework for reducing pesticide use and transitioning to a more sustainable pest management approach. The Sustainable Pest Management …
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-30-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers representative Duarte on WOTUS, details on the ACTIVE 23 conference, and the storms …
Senators Ask White House for Enforcement Actions on USMCA
The top members of the Senate’s Finance Committee sent a letter to the White House asking the administration to pursue enforcement action against Canada and Mexico under the USMCA. Inside …
Grant Money Available for Urban Ag
A new opportunity for grant money from the USDA. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making available up to $7.5 million …
Week in Review: Strawberries Hit Hard by Storms & Cotton Plantings May Be Tempered
Even with a better start to the water year, there is still a bit of trepidation among cotton growers. While the overall outlook for California strawberries remains positive, the industry …
The California Kitchen: Perfect Parmesan Polenta 2023
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Perfect Parmesan Polenta 2023 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… Listen to Albert prepare Perfect Parmesan …
Comment Period Closing Soon for Proposed Changes to Rodenticide Use
Back in November of 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed sweeping changes to parameters for rodenticide use. A 75-day public comment that was subsequently opened will close on …
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-27-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the concerns of the “close contact” definition in the permanent COVID protocols, the …
SHIP IT Act Seeks to Address Trucking Supply Chain Challenges
Congressional efforts to address supply chain shortfalls continue with the recent introduction of the Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act. U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson and …
Substantial Consolidation in Retail Food Market Since 1990
There’s been substantial consolidation in the retail food market in the last thirty years. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. food retail sector experienced substantial consolidation …
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 01-26-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the supplemental seminars and certification trainings offered at ACTIVATE 23, details on the …
Almond Update: Board of Directors Election on the Horizon
The Almond Board of California (ABC) will be holding elections for its Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 crop year. A formal announcement for the election will be made in …
Senate Ag Plans Hearings on Farm Bill Trade and Horticulture Titles
The leadership of the Senate Agriculture Committee Wednesday announced a set of farm bill hearings. Senators Debbie Stabenow and John Boozman will hold the first hearing on February 1, titled. …