Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the multiple benefits of implementing cover crops in farms, farm bill titles important …
National Ag Day Essay Contest Looking for Entries
It’s an opportunity for students to win $1,000 for their writing or video. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ahead of National Ag Day on March 21, 2023, …
Opportunities and Challenges of Electric Farming Equipment
Electric farming equipment is a relatively new addition to agriculture, but more and more farmers are looking to incorporate the technology into their operation. Director of vineyard operations for Wente …
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 12-26-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers congress failing farmers, farmworkers and American consumers by not placing labor reform in …
USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) are accepting applications for new members to serve on agricultural trade advisory committees. Members of the …
Applications Open for Women in Food & Agriculture Mentorship Program
Applications are open for Women in Food & Agriculture Mentorship Program. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Alltech recently announced applications are now open for the Women in …
Week in Review: New Incentive Program to Navigate Drought & $200M to Expand Ag Trade
The new LandFlex program from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) seeks to reduce groundwater demand through incentives. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 is now making …
New Chief Agriculture Negotiator Finally Confirmed by Senate
Doug McKalip has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new Chief Agriculture Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The position has been vacant for …
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 12-23-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers NRCS bolstering staff to provide more assistance to producers, CFBF looking to define …
NASS 2021 Organic Survey Results
What state and products lead in organic production? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) this month released the …
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Alexis Taylor as the Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Several agricultural groups including the National …
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 12-22-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the potential inclusion of cannabis at CFBF, almond acreage showing a decline for …
Almond Update: Almond Acreage Drops Amidst Challenges
For the first time in more than two decades, California almond acreage decreased year-over-year. Land IQ’s 2022 Standing Acreage and Removal Final Estimate shows that total standing acreage as of …
EPA: New Biofuel Mandates Will Boost GHG in Short Term
A new EPA mandate will increase greenhouse gas emissions, but they say it’s only temporary. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed changes to …