The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expecting another decline in farm income in 2024, after a record high in 2022. Net cash farm income, which is what farmers make …
NPPC Pushes for Prop 12 Changes
Pork producers around the nation continue to decide if they’ll conform to California’s new animal housing requirements or opt not to sell meat for that state. California voters passed Proposition …
Online Debt Consolidation Tool to Help with Financial Viability for Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new online resource called the Debt Consolidation Tool. The new tool allows farmers and ranchers to input their existing farm operating …
Nearly $2 Million Available to Support Sustainable Pest Management
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is offering $1.9 million in grants for projects focused on sustainable pest management through its 2025 Research and Alliance Grants programs. The grants …
New Trade Advisory Committee Members Being Sought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Trade Representative are seeking new members for their agricultural trade advisory committees. These committees, including the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee and …
U.S. Ag Exports Still Trailing Last Year
U.S. ag exports continue to trail behind last year’s numbers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. U.S. agricultural exports are still trailing last year. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored …
Agreement to Help Support U.S. Exports into Chile
In what’s being described as a “landmark agreement,” the Chilean National Congress has secured American exporters’ rights to use common food names. Chile has approved a new trade agreement that …
Ag Trade Mission to Vietnam Kicks Off Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is leading a week-long trade mission to Vietnam that kicks off today. Under Secretary Alexis Taylor will head the delegation, which includes representatives from 58 …
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
There are some opposing views of the USDA’s September Net Farm Income Report. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Administrator of USDA’s Economic Research Service, Spiro Stafanou, says …
Voices of the Valley: Peeling Back the Farmer’s Curtain with Chelsea Ketelsen
Did you know that California produces more than 80% of the nation’s stone fruits? For those of you unfamiliar with the term, stone fruits are named after the large stone …
Kern County Subbasin Considered for SGMA Probation
The California State Water Resources Control Board is considering placing the Kern County Subbasin on probation because of concerns about its groundwater sustainability plans. A public hearing about this decision …
Preliminary Injunction Against DOL Rule Allowing H-2A Workers to Unionize
A federal court in Georgia has temporarily blocked the Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing a new regulation that would allow H-2A visa farmworkers to unionize. The preliminary injunction, requested …
Application Window Closing Soon for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is offering grants for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The grants range from $100,000 to $500,000 for projects that …
Another Increase to California’s Minimum Wage is On the Way
California’s minimum wage is set to increase once again starting January 1, 2025. The increase applies to all employers, regardless of size. The increase is based on inflation, specifically a …