The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a fifth round of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. An additional $1.5 billion worth of food will be distributed through the …
Ag Biotech and Traditional Controls Combine to Eradicate Harmful Pest
Ag biotech used in combination of traditional control methods have helped to eradicate a harmful pest. According to a new study by the Agricultural Research Service and the University of …
APHIS Staff Worked to Overcome Issues of Burdensome Year
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) had its hands full in 2020. However, APHIS staff were able to adapt to the multitude …
CLas-Positive ACP Found in San Diego County
San Diego County reported its first confirmed presence of the bacteria that causes huanglongbing (HLB) disease in citrus. Even though Asian citrus psyllids (ACP), the vector for huanglongbing disease, are …
DPR Continues to Look at Potential Action on Soil Fumigants
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) continues to consider actions pertaining to 1, 3-D soil fumigants. DPR has been coordinating with several counties in an effort to develop potential …
Week in Review: Mixed Results in Snow Survey, Friant-Kern Canal Gets Federal Funding
The California Department of Water Resources performed the first 2021 snow survey at Phillips Station Wednesday morning. The Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations and COVID-relief package includes funding support for making …
FSA Helped Farmers and Ranchers Address 2020 Challenges
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) helped producers address a variety of 2020 challenges. The unprecedented pandemic created turmoil throughout the entire food supply chain. COVID-19 challenges …
Using Ag By-Products in California Dairy Feed Crucial for Sustainability
A team of researchers has detailed the value that by-products provide when used in California dairy feed. The report, “By-Product Use in California Dairy Feed Has Vital Sustainability Implications,” highlights …
Growing a Tangerine Tree No Matter Where You Live
How to grow a Tangerine Tree no matter where you live. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tangerine trees belong in the same citrus family as oranges, lemons, …
Monarch Butterfly Not Endangered, But Will Continued to Be Monitored
The monarch butterfly will remain off the list of endangered species, but authorities will continue to monitor the populations. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) issued a “warranted but …
How to Choose a Ripe Winter Squash
How to choose a ripe winter squash. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Choosing a ripe winter squash is a bit hard to do if you’ve never done …
Beef Industry Overhauls Marketing Approach to Adjust to 2020 Challenges
The beef industry worked hard this year adjusting its marketing approach to address the challenges created by COVID-19. A significant amount of planning goes into marketing campaigns well before they …
Highways Prove Critical to American Agriculture in USDA Reports
American agriculture relies heavily on the country’s highway system, according to information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A recent report shows that the agricultural sector is the single …
Blueberry Growers Form Alliance to Address Market Issues
Blueberry growers from across the U.S. are banning together to form a more unified front to support the industry. Blueberry producers have come together to establish the American Blueberry Growers Alliance in …