Extension Specialist in Orchard Systems in the Department of Plant Science at UC Davis, Giulia Marino has been working to more thoroughly understand chill accumulation in cherry trees. The main …
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech Corn
Some national praise from the National Corn Growers Association. That’s Coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) praised the Biden administration for issuing an …
Time Running Out to Apply for 2022 Food Safety Certification Assistance
Specialty crop producers are being reminded that assistance is available for certain food safety certification costs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the Food Safety Certification …
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-25-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how to help farmer employers navigate the requirements of AB 2183, the banner …
NCBA Suing Biden Administration Over Endangered Species Listing
The Biden Administration is facing a lawsuit from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) over the listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken under the Endangered Species Act. NCBA has filed …
Farm Group Wants Investigation into Egg Prices
Should there be an investigation into the high price of eggs? That’s coming up on this land of ours. A U.S. farm group is asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) …
VofV: Seana Day on How Farmers Can Use Technology to Make Financially Sound Decisions
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find …
Last Year was the Best Yet for One California Avocado Grower
Ventura County avocado grower Chris Sayer described 2022 as a “banner year” for their operation at Petty Ranch. Production also appeared to be strong throughout the state. Sayer explained that …
Tempered Expectations for Cotton Plantings Despite Improved Water Outlook
Cotton plantings over the past few years have been significantly impacted by drought conditions and constrained water supplies. Minimal water allocations have prevented many growers from taking advantage of some …
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-24-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the research mitigation strategy for sunburn in vineyards, the approximate $200 million in …
Chocolate Market Growing
Chocolate is getting even more popular. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The global cocoa and chocolate market is seeing a growth spurt. According to a new research …
Additional Dairy Assistance Coming From USDA
Additional dairy assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being made available to producers. The support will be offered through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP) and …
Interview with Congressman John Duarte
His name is known around California agriculture circles, and now John Duarte is taking on D.C. The Republican was sworn in this month as the elected Congressman for California’s 13 …
Comment Sought for Proposed Changes to Animal Disease Traceability
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking to update animal disease traceability regulations. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be accepting public comment on the proposed …