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Dairy Dispute with Canada Continues with Recent Action
An ongoing dairy dispute between the U.S. and Canada is being acted on by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai. Another dispute settlement consultation is being requested under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada …
2022 Census of Agriculture Underway
The importance of the Census of Agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growers are reminded to fill out their 2022 Census of Agriculture. The USDA mailed out …
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
There is still a great deal of untapped potential in the world of biocontrol options. Biobest R&D Director, Felix Wackers said their discovery of a new mite species and its …
UFW Assigns Blame for Lack of Immigration Action
United Farm Workers (UFW) leadership laid the blame for a lack of action in Washington on immigration at the feet of the Republican Party and the American Farm Bureau Federation …
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
In recent years, the practice of groundwater recharge has become more common as a method of preserving water and ensuring the longevity of farmland. Karun Samran of Bapu Farming Company …
USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) are accepting applications for new members to serve on agricultural trade advisory committees. Members of the …
Applications Open for Women in Food & Agriculture Mentorship Program
Applications are open for Women in Food & Agriculture Mentorship Program. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Alltech recently announced applications are now open for the Women in …
New Chief Agriculture Negotiator Finally Confirmed by Senate
Doug McKalip has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new Chief Agriculture Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The position has been vacant for …
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Alexis Taylor as the Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Several agricultural groups including the National …
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
Congress has released a $1.7 trillion omnibus appropriations package that includes all 12 fiscal year appropriations bills for the fiscal year 2023. Lawmakers are attempting to get the legislation through …
VofV: Netafim’s President and CEO Mike Hemman Discusses How Growers Can Respond to California’s Record Drought
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find …
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 is now making its way to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. WRDA 2022 was included as part of the …
MSOB: Predatory Mite Does Dual Duty for Biological Control
Using predatory mites has historically been relegated to strictly addressing other problematic insect pests. However, a new mite species has been found to provide biological control of a fungal disease …