In a noteworthy development for California’s water management, the Sites Project Authority, functioning as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, has officially certified the Final Environmental Impact …
Turkey Industry Less Dependent on Holiday Whole Bird Sales
Why Thanksgiving isn’t quite as vital as it used to be for the turkey industry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The turkey industry is less dependent on …
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-20-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes how climate-smart ag practices are supporting dairy innovations and details on registration for …
Vilsack Announces Plan to Increase Trade
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday announced the next steps in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s efforts to bolster U.S. agricultural trade, including the department’s planned trade missions for 2024 …
National Christmas Tree Tour
The nation’s Christmas Tree is on tour. That’s coming up on This Land Of Ours. The 2023 U. S. Capitol Christmas Tree has been named “wa’feem’tekwi” by the Shawnee Tribe. …
Week in Review: Bad Year for Powdery Mildew & Red Tape Reduced on Sites Reservoir
It was the worst year in recent memory for powdery mildew. The Sites Reservoir Project has been certified by Governor Gavin Newsom as being an eligible project under Senate Bill …
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-17-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show contains reports on winegrape acreage in California, how EPA will be moving forward with …
Census of Agriculture Report to Be Released February 13
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is set to unveil the eagerly anticipated 2022 Census of Agriculture data on February 13, 2024. The comprehensive agricultural …
Latest Inflation Report Mostly Good News for Food Shoppers
Food price inflation is continuing to abate. In today’s This Land Of Ouirs report, Sabrina Halvorson has Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer explain which food products have had …
One-Year Farm Bill Extension Passes Through Congress
In a decisive move to avert a government shutdown, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a short-term extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, securing a crucial 87-11 vote. The continuing resolution …
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-16-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes information about services available from the California Agricultural Mediation Program and the expansion …
Almond Update: Global Demand to Be Highlighted at The Almond Conference
The Almond Conference (TAC) 2023 will feature a variety of informational sessions highlighting multiple issues. One of the main sessions will focus on the array of efforts aimed at building …
Dental Care in Rural Areas
A USDA grant to bring better dental care to rural areas. Gary Crawford tells us more in today’s This Land of Ours report. “It’s an extraordinary opportunity for us to …
Nearly $28 Million Investment to Support Beginning Farmers
To bolster the future of American agriculture, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $27.9 million in various projects. The investment targets 45 organizations dedicated to teaching and training …