Trends in food spending across the U.S. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The COVID-19 pandemic in the United States disrupted the food industry in 2020, according to…
Socially Disadvantaged Farms Concentrated in South and West
…shows socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers tend to be more concentrated in southern and western regions of the country. USDA defines socially disadvantaged farmers as those belonging to groups subject…
VofV: Farmers are Entrepreneurs, Citi’s Adam Bergman Talks Agtech
…of Voices of the Valley. The topic of agtech and cleantech to address issues like climate change is a global endeavor, Adam says. Countries like Israel, Brazil and the United…
Ag Groups Say Secure the Border Act Falls Short of Necessary Labor Reform
…the organization said in a press release. Members of the AWC include the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union, International Fresh Produce Association, and Western Growers. The group notes…
Rodale Institute Applauds USDA Investments in Organic Farmers
…Recent USDA data shows farms and ranches in the United States sold over $11 billion in certified organic commodities in 2021, a 13 percent increase from 2019. From the National…
Apples and Oranges Top U. S. Fruit Choices
These are the top fruit choices in the United States. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Apples held the top spot for total fruit available for consumption in…
Using Agtech to Attract the Next-Generation Workforce
…agriculture, Ross said it provides a great opportunity to attract young people to ag. “Especially with programs like what Western Growers has been doing this last year, to really showcase…
Best Management Practices for Managing Citrus Thrips
…because they do develop pretty fast so it’s important to do it frequently.” Understanding the difference between citrus thrips and western flower thrips is an important component of monitoring efforts….
EIA Expects Less Electricity Demand this Summer
…and the western United States should also increase electricity generated from hydropower during the coming months. EIA expects U.S. retail electricity costs will remain higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic….
Proposition 12 Moves Forward After SCOTUS Rejects Industry Challenge
California’s Proposition 12 will be moving forward after a decision from the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on Thursday. Industry groups argued that the law violated the Constitution’s…
VofV: Alex Cochran Discusses the Value of Biologicals in Agriculture
…the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find out more at WGA.com. Sponsored Content…
Alliance Wants to Protect Specialty Crop Program
…The program funds projects that address sanitary, phytosanitary, and technical barriers that prohibit or threaten the export of U.S. specialty crops. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, eligible…
Some Food Prices Rise in April
Some food prices are creeping up again. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Courtesy: Hunter Bliss Images/Shutterstock.com The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization reports that food prices…
Farm Bureau Foundation Fellows Launch Free Digital Skills and Ag Literacy Lessons
…educators across the United States. Foundation for Agriculture executive director Daniel Meloy says, “Whether you’re a teacher in a rural, urban or suburban classroom, these lessons can be used to…