…wheat, rice, and corn. The United States does not agree that China has complied with the WTO ruling, and notes that there is a lack of transparency and fairness in…
USDA Has Big Expectations for Agricultural Exports
…an increase of 24 percent over 2020. If the forecast comes to fruition, it will surpass the previous record set in 2014 by nearly $17 billion. Driving factors for the…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Salsa 101
…Listen to Albert prepare Untamed Salsa 101 below. The California Kitchen: Untamed Salsa 101 For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or…
Organic and Specialty Crop Insurance Purchases Increase Substantially
…with new coverage opportunities have been the driving factors for the increase. “We recognize the necessity to adapt insurance options to meet agricultural producers’ needs. Our work in recent years…
Specialty Crop Multi-State Program to Award $10 Million in Funding
…is an important resource to strengthen the competitiveness of our nation’s specialty crop industry,” Administrator of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, Bruce Summers said in a press release. “By working across state…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
Today’s Western View is all about celebrating California Wine month, during September. It comes at a good time. Between the drought, the Covid Delta variant, a recall election, and harvest…
Fiddle-Leaf Figs are an Evergreen Ornamental “In” Plant to Have
One of the top-selling houseplants known for it’s style in magazines and hotel lobbies. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. An indoor fiddle leaf fig tree By LuizCent…
AB 616 Passes California Senate, Disappointing Ag Groups
…will be farm employees who show up to work one day, only to find that they are part of a union, without ever having an opportunity to voice their own…
Industry Members Meet to Discuss the Future of Skilled Labor in Ag
…Increased investment in agricultural technology is quickly pushing the educational requirements of the farming workforce higher. “The missing piece in that discussion has been, who’s going to work the machines?…
MSOB: Using A ‘Fear Effect’ to Combat Aphid Populations
…team has identified a multitude of compounds emitted by lady beetles but have been working with three methoxypyrazines in particular in lab tests. Aphid populations were shown to prefer host…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Stone Fruit Berry Compote
…Fruit Berry Compote below. The California Kitchen: Grilled Stone Fruit Berry Compote For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…
One of the Earliest Cultivated Plants in Human History
The fruit tree that is thought to be one of the earliest cultivated plants in human history. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Simon from Pixabay…
Dairy Donation Program Provides Funding Support to Address Food Insecurity
…producers while providing nutritious dairy products to American families,” USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh said in a press release. “When there is surplus milk production, we encourage the milk be…
CALAMP Assistance Available to California Farmers and Ranchers
…working relationships intact and provide an avenue for resolving financial challenges. “The lion’s share of the work we do involves financial issues,” said CALAMP Director, Matt Strassberg. “We’re not an…