Another push to expand rural broadband access. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There’s another attempt to increase rural access to broadband. Senators Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and …
MSOB: Using Parasitoid Wasps to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila
After receiving authorization from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, researchers in Oregon are releasing parasitoid wasps to address spotted wing drosophila (SWD) populations. The wasp species, Ganaspis brasiliensis, kills SWD …
VofV: Grimmway Farms’ Jeff Morrison on Using Business Acumen to Direct Agtech Investments
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 …
Rice Field Day Coming Up August 31 in Biggs
The annual Rice Field Day is coming up on Wednesday, August 31 beginning at 7:30 a.m. The field day will give industry members an opportunity to learn about the research taking place …
Keeping A Close Eye on Crops After Unseasonal Rainfall
Unusual weather brought thunderstorms and unseasonal rainfall to multiple areas of California last week. Nearly an inch and a half of rain resulted in substantial flooding in Death Valley. Some …
Tomato Pest and Disease Field Day Coming Up August 17
A Vegetable Disease Field Day is coming up on August 17 at the UC Davis Plant Pathology Field Station beginning at 8:20 a.m. A Spanish session will also be offered …
Celebrating National Farmers Market Week
We’re celebrating National Farmers Market Week. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This week is National Farmers Market Week and the Department of Agriculture and Agriculture Secretary Tom …
Week in Review: Ag’s Disadvantage in Politics & Inflation Reduction Act Investments
The farming industry is at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to political influence as it can be tough to match the spending power of other interests. The …
Standard of Identity for Olive Oil Would Be ‘Significant Advancement’
A petition has been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish a Standard of Identity for olive oil. The joint petition was submitted by American Olive …
MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
Several factors need to be considered when looking to add biologicals to an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Vice President of Field Development and Technical Services for Marrone Bio, Timothy …
Agriculture at Disadvantage When it Comes to Political Influence
The farming industry is at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to political influence. During the Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit, California State Senator Brian Dahle emphasized …
Protecting Horses Against West Nile Virus
Protecting Horses Against West Nile Virus. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Since 1999, more than 25,000 cases of West Nile Virus encephalitis have been reported in horses, …
Week in Review: Trucker Protest Creates Concern & Meat and Dairy Sectors Struggle with Labor
The ongoing protest at the Port of Oakland is creating further concern about the already strained supply chain. A recent report points out that while immigrant workers play a vital …
High Oleic Soy Oil for Cooking
Promoting a certain type of cooking oil for chefs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. United Soybean Board farmer-leaders recently met with a group of professional chefs to …