People shopping for electric vehicles will see that most don’t have AM radio, and it’s a move not sitting well with rural farm broadcasters. Nathan Simington is a Commissioner of …
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-22-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the approaches to mitigating heat damage in California vineyards, the effective materials for …
American Lamb Board Sustainability Report
The American Lamb Board is taking a closer look at sustainability. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. American Lamb Board (ALB) working with the American sheep industry has …
MSOB: Understanding Beneficial Habitat for Biological Control in Vineyards
Overall habitat can play a critical role in supporting biological control in vineyards. In a multi-year project looking at habitat diversification, Cooperative Extension Specialist with the Department of Entomology at …
USDA Continues Investments to Support Beginning Farmers
Nearly $24 million is being invested as part of federal efforts to support beginning farmers and ranchers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding 45 projects that will provide …
BASF Financing Program
As the agriculture community grapples with uncertainty ahead of the 2023 growing season, BASF is extending what some would call a lifeline in the midst of an unsettled economy. For …
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-21-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers NRCS accepting applications for Ag Conservation Easements program, pistachios being a “shining star” …
Data Sharing a Critical Component to Improving Food Safety
A big emphasis has been put on data sharing and collaboration as a means to address issues of food safety. California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) CEO Tim York said …
Disability Status Can Affect Food Security Among U.S. Households
What households have a higher rate of food insecurity? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In 2021, households that included an adult with disabilities reported higher food insecurity …
Week in Review: Walnut Marketing Order Changes & Rail Strike Threat Pushed to December
Stakeholders still have an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed changes to the walnut marketing order. Members of Congress are calling for stricter enforcement of the Ocean Shipping Reform …
Farm Groups Urge Congress to Better Enforce FIFRA Labeling Parameters
More than 300 agricultural, environmental, and other stakeholder groups are encouraging Congress to reaffirm federal authority over pesticide products. The coalition notes that the statute governing pesticides, the Federal Insecticide, …
The California Kitchen: Smoked Turkey Legs Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Smoked Turkey Legs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… Listen to Albert prepare Smoked Turkey …
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-18-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers fresh produce labor shortage resulting in higher food prices, growth in the biologicals …
DPR Updating Rules Related to 1,3-D Exposure
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has introduced proposed regulations related to 1,3- dichloropropene (1,3-D). DPR Director, Julie Henderson said that the action is meant to lower the risk …