…farmers farming and provides a fresh start for producers in challenging positions.” According to information provided by the USDA, distressed borrowers with qualifying USDA farm loans have already received nearly…
‘Bad Precedent’ in Allowing Bumblebee Species to be Considered Fish
…has been what the endangered status would mean for farming. At a time when enhancing pollinator habitat is increasingly prioritized in ag production, adding bee species to the CESA may…
MSOB: Development of Biologicals Increasing, But Adoption Could Improve
…help the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices…
MSOB: Protein-Based Biocontrol from Unlikely Source
The basis of biological products can come from a variety of sources, including those that may not be obvious. Camel antibodies have actually been used as the foundation for a…
RIPE Awarded $80 Million for Pilot Conservation Program
A big boost for a rural environment project. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Rural Investment to Protect our Environment (RIPE) and its partners have been awarded $80…
VofV: Genius Beehives with Dick Rogers, Entomologist at Bayer Crop Science
…and monitor healthy honeybee colonies. Dick wants to move towards the creation of a “genius hive,” which would use data to ensure the right conditions exist for thriving bee populations….
Country Music Star Supporting Farmers
…the help of Bryan. “He is from a farming family in Georgia. And so, he knows firsthand how hard farming can be and the connections that we have being family…
Week in Review: Railroad Strike Averted for Now & Little Surprise in Latest Citrus Acreage Report
Railroad unions will now be holding a ratification vote for the agreement, which should keep rail services running. The 2022 Citrus Acreage Report has been released by the California Department…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
…the United States. Lead partner: The Meridian Institute The Grass is Greener on the Other Side: Developing Climate-Smart Beef and Bison Commodities: This project will create market opportunities for beef and…
Pollinator Habitat Program Now Accepting Grant Applications
…the program. Administered by CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation, the PHP is designed to increase pollinator habitat on agricultural lands in California. The application window opened on August…
2022 Census of Agriculture Set to Open in the Coming Weeks
…have been added. Updates to internet questions have also been added, along with questions pertaining to hair sheep. More information about the 2022 Census of Agriculture and previous census data…
Industry Needs Will Guide UC Organic Agriculture Institute Efforts
…sector. Director of the Institute, Houston Wilson said that much of the work thus far has been garnering a better understanding of the current organic landscape in the state. “One…
Tools for Varroa Management Guide
An update to a tool used for honey bee health. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by David Mark from Pixabay The Honey Bee Health Coalition unveiled…
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…in the East to western bark beetles and other pests in the West. Climate change has led to more extreme weather and less available water for agriculture. At the same…