Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers ag advocates encouraging farmers to speak up during the DRP pesticide notification rule-making …
Major School Nutrition Program Spending Declined During Pandemic
A decline in school nutrition program spending. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program typically make up the largest share …
Weed Management Technology Survey Seeking Grower Feedback
A collaborative project involving several universities across the country seeks to further the development of non-herbicide weed management technology and approaches. As part of the project, industry members are being …
USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections for 2022-23
The Department of Agriculture released updated trade projections for the remainder of fiscal year 2022 and the first projections for fiscal year 2023. The outlook follows the federal fiscal year, …
Almond Update: Grant Supports Growers in Improving Pollinator Health
Growers will have more resources available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help support pollinator health and habitat. A grant of $1.7 million from the USDA’s Natural Resources …
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-01-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers western ag groups seeking quick action for IRA water conservation funding, peach production down, …
White House Announces Hunger Conference for September
The next White House hunger, nutrition, and health conference is coming up this month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The White House Monday announced the date for …
Maintaining A Teaching Philosophy in Agricultural Education
Agriculture teachers are expected to develop a personal “teaching philosophy” that guides their style and behavior as a teacher. Becca Duran, an agriculture teacher in Fort Bragg, California, bases her …
Prioritizing Harvester Sanitation to Limit Spread of Pests and Disease
Researchers are actively working to develop best management practices for harvester sanitation approaches. Extension Specialist at UC Davis, Dr. Cassandra Swett said they have been working in processing tomatoes and …
The California Kitchen: Peach Pound Cake
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Peach Pound Cake with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 sticks salted butter One cup …
Interest Expense Ratio for Agriculture Stays Even with 20-year Average
USDA’s Economic Research Service reports the interest expense ratio of farms was 0.04 in 2020, remaining in line with the long-term trend and initial forecasts, despite the pandemic. The COVID-19 …
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-31-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers heat illness prevention reminders, CDFA accepting proposals for the specialty crop block grant …
Corteva Announces 2022 Climate Positive Leaders Program
Recognizing farmers and ranchers working for the climate. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Corteva Agriscience this week announced that applications are available for its 2022 Climate Positive …
Farm Groups Encourage Swift and Effective Utilization of Drought Response Funding
A coalition of agricultural organizations highlighted the need for effective deployment of drought response funding. In a letter addressed to U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner …