…in cattle. More than 190 herds have been infected across the nation since March. Federal data says the infections also include 13 dairy and poultry farm workers. The California Department…
More Than 2.2 Million Acres Accepted Through Continuous Conservation Reserve
…Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), the CRP is nearing its 27 million-acre limit, showing how popular these programs are. “It’s through all FSA’s conservation programs that we are…
Trade Caucus Update
Image by unkas/DepositPhotos image A congressional caucus continues working to improve trade for U.S. agriculture. The bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus launched earlier this year and works to solidify support…
USDA Releases Updated Guidance on Labeling
The USDA releases updated guidance on labeling. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Woodinville WA USA: Angled view of the refrigerated meats section inside a Haggen grocery store….
Lawmakers Call for Improvements to Foreign Land Ownership Disclosure Process
…data entry, is prone to errors. These mistakes can lead to serious problems, such as misidentifying companies as being linked to sanctioned nations. In a letter sent to Agriculture Secretary…
Almond Update: Another Opportunity to ‘Own Your Prime’ with California Almonds
…worked really well last year that we’ll be doing again this year is hand-picking those college football games that are going to have the largest viewership, and that people are…
A Good Year for California Beef Industry, But Challenges Remain
…work because you can’t get enough batteries in a truck to get it over the top of Highway 80 going east.” Furthermore, “almost all our industry is absolutely dependent on…
Input Sought on How NRCS Will Administer SUSTAINS Act
…to target specific environmental issues and ensure that underserved producers get the help they need. The public can submit their comments through the Federal Register until September 16. Listen to…
Organic Market Development Grants
USDA awards the final round of Organic Market Development Grants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Organic vegetables in wooden rustic box and topsoil Image by info.jefmilano.com/DepositPhotos image…
New Technology Helping to Detect Plant Stress
…before we can see those stresses on the plant. It’s from the Davis, CA-based ag tech company InnerPlant, which creates crops that emit specific optical signals when they’re under stress…
Voices of the Valley: Olive Oil Unfiltered with Vincent Ricchiuti from Enzo Olive Oil Company
…special guest Vincent Ricchiuti from Enzo Olive Oil Company. Based out of Central San Joaquin Valley, Enzo Olive Oil Company’s mill is home to the award-winning, 100 percent estate-grown organic…
New Report Released on Delta Drought Response Pilot Program
…water users, research partners, and other contributors,” Delta Watermaster Jay Ziegler said in a news release. “Our office is committed to further advancing our shared understanding of consumptive use of…
Nearly $4.1 Million Invested in Risk Management Education for Farmers
…15 organizations, including six new partners. “We need to work with growers, and livestock producers to provide them with the training and resources about risk management options and how to…
USDA Sets Sights on Expanding Ag Trade Opportunities in Morocco
…a pivotal opportunity for U.S. agribusinesses to tap into Morocco’s dynamic market and leverage its strategic position for wider African access,” Taylor said in a press release. “We are committed…