Agricultural industry members are being asked to provide feedback to help Cooperative Extension better meet the needs of producers. Measuring the impact of both research and outreach efforts is a …
Week in Review: ‘Unprecedented’ Water Allocation and Officials Want Answers on Port Problems
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) began the month with a disappointing initial water allocation for the State Water Project. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of …
Working Relationships Help Fuel Product Development and Advancement
Agriculture is an industry built on relationships and working relationships between educational institutions, growers, and private companies have been a pillar for advancement. Founder and Chairman of PureCrop1, Ray Drysdale …
VofV: Building Communities for Resuscitating Water Conservation
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 …
MSOB: Demand for Scientific Data Pushing Biological Product Development
More and more companies are offering some type of biological product as the sector continues to grow. As the industry develops due to increasing interest, the number of products and …
How to Attract a Swarm of Bees to Your Property
How to attract a swarm of bees on your property. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If chasing bees isn’t for you, another way to attract them is …
Week in Review: House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act, Continued Growth in Organic
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which seeks to address the ongoing challenges related to international trade and issues within the supply chain. Once a …
USDA and DOT Call Out Ocean Carriers for Poor Service
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Transportation are pushing for ocean carriers to address ongoing issues on West Coast ports. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and …
Fertilizer Prices Creating Concern for Farmers
In recent weeks several agricultural groups have been raising concerns about increasing fertilizer prices. The rising costs have prompted a call for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate …
How to Chase a Swarm of Bees to Become a Beekeeper
How to chase of swarm of bees so you can become a beekeeper. That’s coming up on This Land Ours. In order to chase bee hives, you will need a …
Report Shows U.S. Falling Behind in Trade Agreements
A new report shows the United States is falling behind its competitors in reducing global trade barriers. The Corn Refiners Association released the report this week. The report tracked trade …
Controlling Psyllids in Organic Citrus Production
Organic citrus producers have fewer materials available than conventional producers, making pest control even more challenging. Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist at UC Riverside, Monique Rivera has been working with organic …
Alternative Method to Get Honey Bees for Free
An alternative way to get honey bees for free. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The main thing that hinders people from keeping bees (apart from allergies and …
Significant Growth of the Organic Sector and Its Future Potential
Over the past 30 years, the organic sector has experienced significant growth. Once a small, niche segment within the overall agricultural industry, organic production has expanded substantially. CEO of JV …