A breakdown of farm production expenditures. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by photosergii@gmail.com/DepositPhotos USDA’s latest look at farm production expenditures in total and by various categories…
Labeling Lab-Grown Meat
…not the only option, but precise labeling is important. “The lab-grown industry wants it to be labeled as cultivated, which pulls better with consumers, and I think is inherently confusing….
Almond Update: French Marketing Campaign Highlights Value of Almonds in Sports
…July, it surpassed all goals with over 15 million impressions and an 80 percent view rate. This success underscores the campaign’s impact and the effectiveness of its clever, humorous approach….
DPR Grants $2.6 Million to Support Sustainable Pest Management Options
…side, $283,183 is going to integrate IPM into Medi-Cal, $491,549 will help reduce rodenticide use through monitoring, and $167,203 is aimed at developing an IPM program in Vista. Over the…
CBO Says House Farm Bill Cost Will Raise Deficit
…pay for a large increase in crop subsidies. House Ag Chair GT Thompson says if the CBO doesn’t change its mind, he’ll rely instead on the House Budget Committee to…
Ag Groups Urge EPA to Amend Endangered Species Act Processes
A coalition of more than 300 agricultural organizations is requesting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amend the processes for pesticides under the Endangered Species Act. In a letter sent to…
Almond Update: Registration Opens Soon for The Almond Conference 2024
…free. ABC partners with several hotels in the area and those hotel blocks will be open on September 12. Registration and hotel information will all be available online at Almonds.com/Conference….
On Farm Conservation Efforts to Be Measured by USDA
…representatives will collect data on production practices, chemical and fertilizer use, pest management, and conservation installations. All information gathered will be used for statistical purposes only, ensuring respondents’ privacy. The…
EPA to Assess Potential Pesticide Exposure Earlier in the Review Process
…of pesticide drift earlier in the approval process for new pesticides and new uses of existing pesticides. This change aims to implement protections 15 years sooner than before. By assessing…
Lawsuits Against BLM Public Lands Rule
…creates uncertainty for ranchers who rely on these lands. They claim the rule, issued in May, lacks clarity, introduces unauthorized policy changes, and undermines ranchers’ roles in land stewardship. Listen…
Almond Update: Prioritizing Nutrient Efficiency for Long-Term Success
…precision plant nutrition, it’s keeping the plant in balance. Keeping this, what I call the ‘nutrient bank,’” said Palomino. “I like to keep the nutrient bank full and in balance…
Data Shows Pesticide Use Continues to Decline in California
…million-pound decrease from the previous year. The cumulative acres treated also fell by 3.2 percent. The Pesticide Use Report is compiled using data collected from county agricultural commissioners. As regulations…
Despite Low Demand, Fertilizer Prices Remain High
…the marketplace. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture….
Further Investment in Meat and Poultry Processing Capacities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making further investments to strengthen the food supply chain, increase meat and poultry processing capacities, and create better markets for producers. These investments,…