The chores you should be doing in your garden this month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Here are some of the common regional gardening chores to tackle …
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
Lawmakers have recently reintroduced legislation to provide producers with more pricing information and ensure appropriate regionally negotiated cash trade. U.S. Senators Deb Fischer and Ron Wyden have introduced the Cattle …
Port Congestion Being Addressed by Federal Officials
Federal Maritime Commissioner officials are moving forward with an investigation into port congestion in California. The focus of the investigation is related to detention and demurrage practices of ocean carriers …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the CA representatives on House Ag Committee subcommittee rosters, …
Report Highlights Impact of Weak U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
A recent report shows that the weaker U.S. dollar will benefit some ag commodities but could create issues for others. In general, American ag products are more competitive in the …
Culantro is a Tasty New Option to Grow in Your Garden
A tasty new option to grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Most of us growing herbs have heard of Cilantro but do you know …
Budget Hearings to Consider UC Funding Restoration
Conversations are continuing regarding the potential for a full UC funding restoration. For UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), it would mean the nearly 13 percent funding reduction for …
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
The U.S. Senate passed the American Rescue Plan Act over the weekend. The $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill will head back to the U.S. House of Representatives for another vote. …
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Dan Newhouse introduced the legislation that is designed to reform the H-2A …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a collaborative exchange project that looks at dairy sustainability, …
Researchers Compiling Information on Spotted Lanternfly
Researchers have worked to compile a comprehensive resource on spotted lanternfly. The spotted lanternfly first arrived in the U.S. back in 2014 and has created a host of problems for …
When Will It Be Safe to Start Planting Plants and Seed Outside
When it’s safe to start planting outside. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When the minutes of daylight starts to increase in winter, so does the yearning to …
American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag
My Job Depends on Ag (MJDOA) is much more than a sticker decal and a Facebook page. Co-founder of MJDOA, Steve Malanca shared his excitement for the second season of …
Week in Review: Snow and Water Levels Nowhere Near Average, Ag Burning to End
The latest snow survey highlighted the disparity in California snow levels between regions. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to approve the plan to end agricultural burning in the …