A drop in U.S. exports to China shows up significantly in the latest trade forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A new study warns that a renewed trade …
Grower Collaborators Needed for Rice Research Projects
Researchers with the UC Cooperative Extension are asking farmers and industry members to help with current rice research projects involving watergrass resistance and tadpole shrimp. Tadpole shrimp lay eggs in …
USDA Program for Dairy Producers Amid H5N1
USDA announces a program to help dairy producers during the outbreak of the H5N1 virus. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Producers in participating states can soon enroll …
Week in Review: California Sued Over Emissions Rules & Positive Outlook for Dairy
The California Air Resources Board and State Attorney General are being sued over the state’s emissions rules. The dairy industry is expecting a positive margin outlook through the rest of …
United States and European Union Consider Bird Flu Vaccinations
The United States and European Union are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines. Reports say the vaccines would protect at-risk poultry and dairy workers, veterinarians, and …
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
After several quarters of stagnant milk prices, the dairy industry is expecting a positive margin outlook through the rest of the year, according to the recent global dairy report from …
Weather Experts Voice Atlantic Hurricane Season Concerns
Weather experts are voicing concerns about hurricane season. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. With the Atlantic Hurricane Season beginning on June 1, AccuWeather meteorologists are concerned about …
Weed Science Survey Identifies Gap Between Research Priorities and Skillsets
The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) conducted a survey among U.S. and Canadian weed science leaders, highlighting the need for expanded technical competencies in weed science. Precision weed management …
North American Organizations Call for More Opportunities for Beef Producers
North American industry groups are collaborating to raise concerns about the future of beef producers. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas, and Canadian Cattle Association sent …
Industry Input Sought in Biologicals Survey
Growers and crop care professionals are being asked to participate in a biologicals survey. Extension Entomologist and Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University, Surendra Dara put …
Concerns for Another Proposed Mill Tax Increase
The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is looking to raise the mill tax once again, raising concerns for farmers. California Farm Bureau’s FarmTeam is encouraging producers to reach out to …
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
UC Organic Agriculture Institute (OAI) post-doctoral researcher Shriya Rangarajan and her team released key findings based on their organic needs assessment last month. She said that the survey took a …
Week in Review: Massive Almond Crop Expected & New Organic Goals for California
The latest report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) calls for a significantly larger almond crop than last year. California has set new benchmarks as part of the effort …
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
The agricultural community is praising the House Agriculture Committee for incorporating reforms to U.S. international food aid programs in the newly released Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. …