…announced a new rule that repealed the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and changed the definition of WOTUS in a way that will significantly expand regulatory authority. “By voting to overturn…
Research Shows Vegetables May Help Mental Health
…to grow up big and strong, we need to eat our veggies. And once we grow up, research shows veggies may also make us happy. USDA’s Agricultural Research Service says…
Is U.S. Losing Trade Competitiveness?
The U.S. remains the top exporter of a few commodities, but the competition is getting closer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS)…
Shift in Leaffooted Bug Species Impacting California Almonds
…causing disease and rot. Cooperative Extension Specialist based out of the Kearney Agricultural Research and Education Center, Kent Daane said the particular species creating problems in orchards has shifted over…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-28-23
…pest pressure emphasizing the need for research funding and the DWR announces the members on its Interagency Drought Task Force team. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Eating Almonds Before Meals May Help Lower Blood Sugar
Eating a handful of this nut before meals may help lower blood sugar. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Two new research…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-24-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers priorities for Farm Bill funding to help bolster ag research, the latest Almond…
Almond Update: Deadline Approaches for ABC Board of Directors Election
…It’s almonds.com/elections. You can find everything about our elections process there on that page,” Hillman noted. “It has important dates. It’s got election policies, what seats are open, and who…
Federal Judge Raises Constitutional Questions About WOTUS Rule
…Supreme Court rules in Sackett v. EPA. These legal challenges send a clear message to EPA that it should rewrite WOTUS to limit its scope to navigable waters,” said Zippy…
Education Gaps Between Rural and Urban Communities
…rural areas still lag behind urban areas, according to the USDA. USDA’s Economic Research Service data shows the share of adults ages 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or…
Concerns for the Future of Pest Management in California
…it’s not as effective.” “Priority pesticides” will be determined through a multistakeholder advisory body comprised of both public and state-agency representatives. The body will advise DPR on the prioritization of…
Bill Introduced to Provide Clean Drinking Water for Rural Americans
…drinking water by the Environmental Protection Agency. The legislation would allow the Department of Agriculture to provide grants for testing and removing contaminants from drinking water. The full text of…
Plant Biostimulant Act: ‘Critically Important’ to Industry
…Act to exclude plant biostimulants once they are clearly defined. Additionally, the U.S. Environmental Agency would be required to revise the Code of Federal regulations to add the new plant…
New Children’s Book from Farm Bureau Foundation
…loves drawing nature, animals, and working on projects that require a little bit of research. She has illustrated many books for kids including Orangutanka by Margarita Engle, Chicks Rule! (by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen), Right This Very…
