…Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. Food and Farm Facts helps answer questions that learners of all ages may have, including “Where does our food come from and who grows it?”…
VofV: What Happens When Your Co-Worker is a Robot?
…achieved his dream: to build a robot company that solves agriculture’s labor woes. Charlie’s company, Burro, recently raised $10.9 million Series A funding and plans to release 500 self-driving wheelbarrows…
Port of Los Angeles Experiences Another Record Month for Cargo
…cargo,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said in a press release. “This is made possible by the extraordinary effort of our longshore workers, truck drivers, terminal operators…
USDA Makes $1.15 Billion Available to Access High-Speed Internet
…many people living in rural communities behind, unable to compete in the global economy and without access to the services and resources that all Americans need. These actions will go…
NRCS Funding Opportunities Announced for Conservation Programs
…resources, and collectively contribute to the broader effort of mitigating the effects of climate change. State Technical Committees work with NRCS in setting ranking dates within individual states for application…
Need to Know Points About Growing Winter Squash
All you need to know about growing your own winter squash. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. An assortment of winter squashes By Californiacondor – Own work, CC…
MSOB: Biological Materials for Arthropod Management in Organic Vegetables
…management system. However, when cultural practices are not providing adequate management, there are several biological materials that can be effective in combatting arthropods. “Bacillus thuringiensis is very effective against several…
Cattle Contract Library Act Moving Forward
…industry. The cattle contract library is one such solution, and it will help our producers command more leverage in negotiations with the packers.” Nearly a year of work went into…
Vilsack, Villalobos meeting Focused on Trade, ASF and Climate Change
…of continuing to work together to advance rural prosperity and to fulfill a shared responsibility to protect agricultural systems and producers. That includes collaborative efforts to prevent the spread of…
Supply Chain Challenges to Be Addressed Through Executive Order
…and Workforce Development Agency is also being directed to increase education, job training, and workforce development opportunities for port workers and other workers across the supply chain. The recent order…
Almond Update: Silent Auction Returns to TAC With Added Support for FFA
…this event where we can come together and raise some money for a good cause.” TAC returns to the newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento on December…
2022 World Ag Expo Chairman Announced
…and ag professionals never stopped working during the pandemic. Volunteers and staff are ready to bring back the live show and provide a place for everyone in ag to meet,…
VofV: Almond Evolution – Self-Pollinating Varieties, Rootstock Gene Editing, Labor-Saving Tech
…out more at WGA.com. What do pest-controlling GMO insects have in common with orchard biomass recycling? They are both part of the almond industry’s effort to increase crop yield, improve…
Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Three
…consumption because it’s not convenient. (Although it’s getting increasingly more convenient with delivery options these days.) Anyway, while I do subscribe to the advice of reducing the amount of hyper-processed,…