It’s pumpkin season around the nation, and they’re as popular as ever. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. It seems pumpkins are everywhere this time of year and …
USDA Invests Another $759 Million in Rural Broadband
USDA is giving another boost to rural broadband. “We’re building a better America by ensuring our investments reach everyone, including our rural and underserved communities,” said White House Senior Advisor …
VofV: Stout CEO Brent Shedd Explores Artificial Intelligence in Ag
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: Biological Control Having Positive Impact on Bagrada Bug Issues
Biological control appears to be contributing to reducing bagrada bug issues in California. Research Entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Brian Hogg had been evaluating the wasp gryon aetherium …
Week in Review: Bumblebees Get Closer to Endangered Classification & Farm Debt Relief Available
The California Supreme Court has denied a petition to prevent four bumblebee species from being classified as fish under the California Endangered Species Act. During a call with ag media, …
VofV: Global Competition Requires Urgent Supply Chain Tech Innovation
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 …
Farmers, Ag Organizations Against EPA Proposal
More than 16,000 farmers and agricultural organizations recently united against EPA’s proposed revision to its 2020 atrazine registration review decision. The farmers and agricultural organizations representing corn, citrus, grain sorghum, …
Ag Robotics and Technology Conference Highlights Challenges and Potential
An ag robotics and technology forum taking place in Fresno this week has brought together a wide array of those interested in seeing the sector continue to develop. The inaugural …
New Study on Health Benefits of Pistachios
Another study supports the antioxidant benefits of a particular food. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Antioxidant-rich foods are regularly encouraged as part of a healthy lifestyle, and …
Dairy Margin Coverage Signups Open Through December 9
The enrollment period for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program is now open for dairy producers. The safety net program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides support for …
MSOB: Biologicals Have an Opportunity in Between Organic and Traditional
Interest in biologicals continues to grow internationally as a result of a multitude of factors. CEO of Biotalys, Patrice Sellès said that regulatory standards and consumer demand is helping to …
Hurricane Ian’s Impact on Honey Bees
Bees are vital to agriculture, and a recent major weather event had an impact on colonies. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hurricane Ian was devastating in many …
Researchers Developing Corn for Diverse Organic Systems
Researchers are working on a new type of corn. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Decades of corn breeding efforts emphasizing yield have contributed to modern hybrids with …
Week in Review: Possible Resistance in Chickweed & Carbon Monitoring Investments
Common chickweed is a normally occurring weed in many cropping systems. However, the issue has become more problematic in small grain production systems over the past couple of years. Building …