There are some significant changes coming to The Almond Conference this year, taking place December 6-8 in Sacramento. After reviewing the post-conference survey from last year, the Almond Board of…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
…climate change.” These initial projects will expand markets for climate-smart commodities, leverage the greenhouse gas benefits of climate-smart commodity production and provide direct, meaningful benefits to production agriculture, including for…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-06-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California joining the opposition to foreign land ownership, a new climate change adaptation…
USDA Says Farm Profits to Reach Near-Record High in 2022
…of farm sector profitability that incorporates noncash items, including inventory changes, economic depreciation, and gross rental income. Both cash receipts and expenses are forecast to increase. Cash receipts for farm…
Specialty Crop Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
…trade, research, and natural resources and climate as central concepts as the alliance develops official priorities for the farm bill. “In the months ahead, specialty crop producers will continue to…
VofV: Sun World CEO David Marguleas Explains the Successful Strategies Behind a New Product
…traits, David says, “climate resistance and sustainability.” Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 21, 2024…
California’s New Water Strategy Comes at Opportune Time
…streamline the construction of water projects. Ross explained that given California’s financial situation, now is the time to affect considerable change in the state’s water system. “We have, at this…
White House Announces Hunger Conference for September
…the Conference that identifies actions the government will take to drive transformative change and address the intersections between food, hunger, nutrition, and health. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of…
Corteva Announces 2022 Climate Positive Leaders Program
Recognizing farmers and ranchers working for the climate. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Corteva Agriscience this week announced that applications are available for its 2022 Climate Positive…
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…
VofV: New Zealand Forecasts the Future of Agriculture Amid Climate Change
…and the Pacific Islands are responding to the threat of climate change. “Climate change is real, it’s happening, and it’s happening much faster than we thought,” he says. One real-world…
MSOB: Biological Sector Garnering More Interest from Large Companies
…issues are creating a more serious consideration for biological products. The increasing emphasis on climate change along with the cost and availability of crop inputs such as fertilizer are making…
‘Really Thoughtful Comments’ at Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…With the changing climate, the changing costs, the water situation, and drought,” Ross noted. “So that’s been a very, very strong theme.” Representatives from the California Fresh Fruit Association, Fresno…
Adult Obesity Increased During First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic
…to March 12, 2020. Four behaviors that can influence the risk of obesity—exercise, hours of sleep, alcohol use, and cigarette smoking—were also examined to help explain the change in the…