Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the most recent California crop progress report, the impact of the SCOTUS decision …
USDA Says Rising Food Prices Could Ease in 2023
Could we see lower food prices next year? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The all-items Consumer Price Index increased 1.4 percent from May to June and is …
Almond Update: International Program Shines Positive Light on Almond Production
Almond production is highlighted in a program from BBC that is airing all over the world. In an episode of the series Green Planet, almonds are featured as an example …
Vilsack Visits California to Announce Local Food Purchase Agreement
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new local food purchase agreement with California during a visit to Woodland. The effort is made possible through the American Rescue Plan to bolster …
Syngenta Opens $15 Million Global Vegetable Seeds Quality Control Lab
It’s the culmination of ten years of plans and $15 million in investments, as Syngenta’s new Global Vegetable Seeds Quality Control Lab debuted this month in Nampa, Idaho. The lab …
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-27-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers statewide invasive pest management being a costly yet critical endeavor, recent field days …
MSOB: Development Approaches of Biological Products
There are many different approaches that can be taken for developing new biological products and bringing them to market. Some products can be a reformulation of existing materials that can …
USDA Taking Applications for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program. USDA will be investing $25 million made available through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) …
Collaborating with Responsible Environmental Groups
Farmers and the environmental community are not always at odds with each other. Often, the agricultural industry and environmental and conservancy groups have overlapping interests, which can be better addressed …
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-26-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers using AI to protect bees from pesticides, collaborating with transparent and responsible environmental …
USDA Helps Schools and Childcare Providers Deal with Rising Food Costs
Helping schools manage rising food costs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA announced an increase in funding to help schools continue to serve healthy meals this …
Port of Oakland Protests Increase Concern Over Supply Chain Challenges
The ongoing protest at the Port of Oakland is creating further concern about the already strained supply chain. Last week independent truckers effectively shut down operations at the eighth-largest port …
Philippines Trade Mission a Success
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley recently led a trade mission to the Philippines and says it was a successful trip. “It really was fantastic to connect with our …
Seasonal Workers Failing to Meet Labor Need in Meat and Dairy Sectors
A recent report points out that while immigrant workers play a vital role in U.S. agriculture, some sectors continue to struggle more than others. The seasonal workers made available through …