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. …
California Chill Report: Working to Refine Chill Modeling
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 …