…to spread among humans. The cattle infections do not present a concern for the commercial milk supply. Dairies are required to destroy or divert milk from any sick cows, plus…
Skills Needed in the Agricultural Workforce
What skills are currently needed in the agricultural workforce? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By kelifamily?DepositPhotos image U.S. employers report challenges in finding suitable job candidates with…
AgNet Weekly: Prescribed Fire Expert Lenya N. Quinn-Davidson
…Representative Austin Scott on Farm Bill, Trade, Labor, and more 13:03 April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder and CEO, Enko 13:10 March 30, 2024: Policy for Prescribed Fires 13:44 March…
βProduct of USAβ Rules Draws Ire from Other Countries
…Additionally, the ministry criticizes the Product of USA rule for its inconsistency with U.S. obligations to the World Trade Organization and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Canadian officials share similar concerns, expressing…
Voices of the Valley: What Fresh Produce Does a Food Safety Scientist Buy for Their Kids?
Western Growers food safety scientists Sonia Salas, Associate Vice President, Science & Technology, and Joelle Mosso, Associate Vice President, Science Programs, discuss their perspective and insight when it comes to…
Expert on Domestic Corporate Ag Land
…Coalition, National Young Farmers Coalition, Nebraska Communities United, Northeast Organic Farming Association – New Jersey, Open Markets Institute, Pennsylvania Farmers Union, R-CALF USA (Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of…
Bird Flu Found in Texas Dairy Cows, NCBA Issues Statement
…are encouraged to visit www.bqa.org, and complete or update their certification in Beef Quality Assurance practices. Producers can also visit usda.gov for resources on how to manage wildlife to limit exposure to HPAI….
Consumers Think Food Prices Still Too High
…Images/Shutterstock.com While inflation has eased somewhat, food prices are still high. A study conducted by the University of Illinois and Purdue University asked consumers what type of companies they believe…
Voices of the Valley: Katie Chiapuzio from Braga Fresh on How Bees Benefit Produce
…Timmins, Communications Manager, to discuss the amazing nature of bees and how they contribute to agriculture. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today…
Almond Update: Avoiding the βMonumentalβ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
…would, thereby also causing pest pressure to increase to pretty significant levels. We actually saw live worms coming in from the field. It was just a really, really bad year.”…
Global Direct-to-Consumer Food Market Growing
The direct-to-consumer food market is becoming more popular. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The global direct-to-consumer (DTC) food market is growing fast, according to a new report…
USDA Seeks National Hass Avocado Board Nominees
…and ending October 31, 2027. The current 12-member board is comprised of seven producer members, two importer members, and three swing members. The Board itself is industry-funded and supports the…
Input Sought for National Grape and Wine Industry Survey
…industry with new resources and information. Industry members willing to participate will have until March 29 to complete the online survey. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News…
Agriculture Secretary Explains Significance of ‘Product of USA’ Label Rule
…farmers out.’ So, in order for that value proposition to be respected, in order for there to be fairness and honesty and the proper representation in the marketplace, it’s important…