The Public Lands Council (PLC), National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), and American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) praised the passage of H.R. 6784, the Manage our Wolves Act. The Act requires …
Almond Update: Speakers and Entertainment at 2018 Conference
California’s almond industry is less than a month away from their annual conference. Almond Board of California’s Program Coordinator in Industry Relations Rebecca Bailey said they have two very different …
Animal Activist that Invade Farming Operations Do More Harm Than They Think
California has been a sight for animal activists, protests and break-ins on or near farms. Activists that enter farming operations often say they are there to save animals that are …
Farm Bureau Survey: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Down for Third Straight Year
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 33rd annual survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $48.90, …
Psyllid Parasitoid Releases Hit Milestone in CA
Asian citrus psyllid parasitoid releases have hit a total to celebrate in California. At first, rearing enough psyllid parasitic wasps called tamarixia seemed daunting in California. Getting populations established to reproduce was a …
Agri View: BFTP-Drinking a Glass of Milk a Day
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about the health benefits of drinking a glass of milk a day in today’s Agri …
Celebrating National Pickle Day
Cathy Isom fill us in about celebrating a popular snack food that Americans eat more than 5-millions pound worth every year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating …
Wildfire Affected Winegrape Growers Seek Congress Support
Leaders of five California agricultural organizations have joined together to request Congress include the state’s winegrape growers in a disaster assistance bill. Congress is expected to soon take up a …
USDA Partners with Communities to Bring High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure to Rural Areas
More than 27,000 Businesses and Residents to Get Improved e-Connectivity Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced that USDA is investing in infrastructure projects in a dozen states (.pdf) …
Easy Peel Avocado Looking to Copy Citrus Success
Move over cuties and halos, another fruit is looking to capitalize on easy peel marketing. England-based retailer Tesco started testing sales on a new avocado variety that is easy to …
Concerns About Integrity as Organic Production Gets Easier
Organic production has grown significantly in recent years and that growth of the industry has created some concern for the future. Long time organic growers want the industry to remain …
Pistachio Prices Holding Steady For Now
Pistachio prices remain steady for the industry but there is some uncertainty moving forward. Pistachio prices have been hovering between $2.25 and $2.50 per pound. That is, of course, good …
Agri View: BFTP-Preserving Our Home-Grown Food
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about preserving home-grown food rapidly growing, giving a new life to the fruit jar, in …
Celebrating National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
Cathy Isom tells us about some of the many ways of celebrating the salty, sweet and nutritious snack that pairs with just about everything. That’s coming up on This Land …