Parameters of the Tulare Lake Subbasin probation are being put on hold for the next several weeks. Kings County Superior Court Judge Ciuffini issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against…
MSOB: Biostimulants Can Help Plants Better Adapt to Stress
…facilitate osmotic adjustment, allowing plants to better manage water uptake and retention. Compounds in seaweed extracts act as compatible osmolytes, prompting plants to produce their own compounds that enhance water…
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
…110 square miles in the Santa Clarita area. More information about invasive fruit flies and ongoing quarantines in California is available at CaFruitFly.com. Contributing Author: Lauren McEwen AgNet West Intern…
Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants
…ants USDA Imported Fire Ant Quarantine Approved To learn more about the comprehensive line of fire ant management solutions from Central Life Sciences, contact your distributor, visit CentralAntControl.com or call 800.347.8272….
Wildfire Smoke a Risk to Crews in the Field
…mandatory. The local AQI can be found online at US EPA AirNow. High winds also increase the risk of wildfires and spread both smoke and flames quickly. Kiehn encourages communication with…
Moderna to Develop Human H5N1 Vaccine
A new human vaccine for bird flu is in the works. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by SyhinStas/DepositPhotos Moderna will get 176 million dollars in federal…
New Federal Milk Marketing Order Recommendations Released
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed amendments to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) after a comprehensive 49-day hearing held in Indiana. The amendments aim to update milk…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 07-08-24
…Federal Milk Marketing Order recommendations have been released. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Funding Opportunities Expanded for Specialty Crop Growers
…as applications are approved, covering a portion of the certification and related expenses. Applications can be submitted by mail, fax, hand delivery, electronic means, or online through an eAuthentication account….
Safety When Grilling and Smoking on the Fourth of July
Tips for staying safe while grilling on this Independence Day. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by urban_light/DepositPhotos On July Fourth, the aroma of barbecue will fill…
Sweet Cherry Production Report
There’s good news for cherry lovers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Picked, red, ripe cherry fruits in a wooden box, on a plantation Image by caocao1211967.gmail.com/DepositPhotos How…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Election Process Underway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently accepting nominations for farmers and ranchers to serve on local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. FSA county committees are essential for…
Almond Update: Application Deadline Approaching for ABC Committees and Workgroups
…the application forms are available at Almonds.com/Committees. Each committee has a detailed description and statement of interest form outlining the mission and responsibilities, helping potential members understand what to expect….
Producers Encouraged to Submit Crop Acreage Reports Before Deadline
Farmers are being reminded to report their crop acreage to their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office after planting is complete, with most reports due by July 15. Deadlines can…