First cows and now a human. An update on the U.S. bird flu situation coming up on This Land of Ours. Medical professionals have confirmed the a rare of Highly …
California Ag Leaders Back from South Korea Trade Mission
Several California agricultural leaders, including Ag Secretary Karen Ross, are back from a week-long trade mission overseas. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis M. Taylor led the South Korea trade mission, which included representatives from 49 companies and organizations from around the U.S. Taylor said it was a success that offered a lot of opportunities for California’s specialty crops.
Global Ag Land Shift Over Six Decade Period
Where the world’s farms are located has shifted over time per a recent USDA study on trends of global agricultural production over the past six decades. Rod Bain has more …
New Liaisons to Ensure Compliance with the Federal Seed Act
As part of an overall effort to improve transparency in the food supply chain, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching the Farmer Seed Liaison Initiative. The purpose of …
NCBA Calls for House Resolution Banning Beef from Paraguay
The Senate passed a resolution last week to block beef from Paraguay, now industry leaders are now looking to the House. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is calling on …
Voices of the Valley: What Fresh Produce Does a Food Safety Scientist Buy for Their Kids?
Western Growers food safety scientists Sonia Salas, Associate Vice President, Science & Technology, and Joelle Mosso, Associate Vice President, Science Programs, discuss their perspective and insight when it comes to …
Bureau of Reclamation Increases Central Valley Project Water Allocations
Last week, the Bureau of Reclamation announced increases in water supply allocations in the Central Valley Project. Initial allocations issued last month were relatively low, based on a slow start …
Deadline Extended to April 26 for Conservation Stewardship Program
Farmers and ranchers still have time to apply for conservation assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Last week, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) extended the deadline for …
Major Questions Loom for New Indoor Heat Illness Standard
In an unexpected turn of events, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board (Board) has approved a new indoor heat illness standard. Director of Employment Policy for California Farm Bureau Federation, Bryan Little …
California Pork Prices Higher After Prop 12 Implementation
Pork prices are higher in California now that Prop 12 is implemented. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Prop 12 is already raising the price of pork in …
Concerns Raised Over UFW Use of FFWR Grant Funds
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has expressed frustration over allegations of misuse of USDA’s Farm and Food Worker Relief (FFWR) Grant Program. The program is meant to provide …
Food Marketing, Security, Access Focus of Trio of Grants
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is now accepting applications for three grant programs. Rod Bain has details. Listen to USDA Rod Bain’s program here.
Expert on Domestic Corporate Ag Land
Foreign ownership of American land has gained a lot of buzz lately, but senior staff attorney and professor with the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law and Graduate …
Improving Trade Opportunities for U.S. Ag Exports
The Colombian market has been reopened for U.S. ag exports of poultry and egg products after several months of negotiation. After extensive engagement with the Office of the U.S. Trade …