…most of those pumpkins make quite the trip to get to those stores, patches, and porches. The USDA’s Economic Research Service says about 40 percent of pumpkin acres are harvested…
Report Shows Rise in Plant-Based Meat Market, Some Health Concerns
A new report shows a rise in the plant-based meat market. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Allied Market Research published a report on the plant-based meat market…
MSOB: Biological Control Having Positive Impact on Bagrada Bug Issues
Biological control appears to be contributing to reducing bagrada bug issues in California. Research Entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Brian Hogg had been evaluating the wasp gryon aetherium…
New Report Shows Decade of Trends in School Meals
…Research Service found that following the change in standards, schools obtained more fruits and vegetables through USDA Foods and especially through USDA’s Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-21-22
…demand for dairy increases to an all-time high per capita consumption, and why allowing bumblebee species to be considered fish may be setting a ‘bad precedent. Tune in to the…
Ag Robotics and Technology Conference Highlights Challenges and Potential
…the place to participate in this,” Youtsey noted. The first two days featured panel discussions and lightning talks highlighting some of the latest research in the area of automation and…
New Study on Health Benefits of Pistachios
…highest when compared to values reported in research of many foods commonly known for their antioxidant capacity, such as blueberries, pomegranates, cherries, and beets. The researchers wanted to better understand…
Dairy Margin Coverage Signups Open Through December 9
The enrollment period for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program is now open for dairy producers. The safety net program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides support for…
Global Food Insecurity Increased in 2022
Global food insecurity is rising. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. New research from USDA’s Economic Research Service announced Tuesday shows global food insecurity increased by nearly ten…
Week in Review: Possible Resistance in Chickweed & Carbon Monitoring Investments
…on the carbon monitoring network is part of USDA’s overall plan to increase the implementation of climate-smart agricultural practices. A report from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows that the amount…
NCC Announces 2023 Beltwide Cotton Conferences
…on the latest research, technology and issues affecting U.S. cotton production and processing. The BWCC, coordinated by the National Cotton Council, annually brings together the U.S. cotton industry to exchange…
MSOB: Development of Biologicals Increasing, But Adoption Could Improve
Interest in biologicals is prompting more research and development in the sector, but there is still room to improve the rate of adoption. Professor at Arizona State University, Kathleen Merrigan…
Report on Specialty Crops in USDA Programs
Image by Lisa Marie from Pixabay A report from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows that the amount of specialty crops enrolled in federal risk management programs has nearly doubled in the last…
Week in Review: Newsom Signs Card Check Legislation & Farm Bill Needs for California Dairy
…Geoff Vanden Heuvel highlights the dairy safety net as being particularly important. Revised figures from the California Cotton Pest Control Board show that acreage was more substantial than previously reported….