Seeing a threat to the future of agriculture in the United States, American Farmland Trust (AFT) launched a new product certification in March including a “U.S. Farmed” label, to promote…
Bringing More Healthful Foods to More People
By sarsmis/DepositPhotos image The ag department is bringing more healthy foods to more people. Gary Crawford has the story in today’s This Land of Ours report. Bringing More Healthful Foods…
Tulare Lake Subbasin First to Receive Probationary Status from Water Board
…concerns with subsidence linked to groundwater pumping. It marks the first instance of such state intervention under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The decision comes after a hearing and…
EPA Announces Herbicide Strategy Revisions
…of actions are needed to shield listed species from conventional herbicides used in agriculture. The revised strategy will reportedly not directly impose restrictions on pesticide use but will guide mitigation…
Almond Update: Environmental Stewardship Story of Almonds Continues to Get Better
The environmental stewardship aspect of almond production continues to improve year after year. President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC), Clarice Turner recently highlighted the strides the…
Voices of the Valley: Megan Kavanaugh from Bio S.I. Talks About the Amazing World That Exists in the Soil
A farmland landscape may not make many people think of a place rich in scientific research and discovery, but it should! In this episode of Voices of the Valley Megan…
Delay in Clean Truck Check Program Rollout
A requirement under the Clean Truck Check program has been pushed back. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is delaying the smog check component of the program for an additional…
Citrus Industry Hoping to Avoid Another Bad Thrip Damage Year
…multiple applications. Colby said some growers had to spray up to four times last year to suppress the pest. Many times, when applications were finally made, it was a little…
Vilsack on Farm Bill
The agriculture secretary discusses the difficulties of the farm bill. Rod Bain has more. Vilsack on Farm Bill Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024…
USDA Trade Mission Seeks New Ag Export Opportunities in India
Under Secretary Alexis Taylor will lead a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade mission to New Delhi, India in the coming weeks. The delegation includes 47 businesses, 11 State Departments…
USDA Accepting Applications for 2025 Export Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking applications for fiscal year 2025 funding for five export market development programs. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service recently published the Notices of Funding…
New Prune Varieties Improve Prospects for Growers and Processors Alike
California prune growers will soon have new prune varieties in orchards as the UC Davis Prune Breeding Program announced its latest developments. The UC Yolo Gold and J2N varieties offer…
Increased Opportunities for American Cotton Exports
…in bilateral meetings and a Bangladesh delegation visiting U.S. cotton facilities. Utilizing the Boll Weevil Eradication Program not only helps growers eliminate pests, but it also enhances competitiveness for thousands…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…of the Fungicide Resistance Management Minute Importance of Fungicides Preventing Blight How to Implement Integrated Disease Management Strategies Importance of Label Rates Preventive Use What to Watch for This Season…