…NASA have been working cooperatively on several common efforts since 2015. Collaborative research efforts will include work on the International Space Station and other space and ground platforms. Goals for…
USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports by July 17
A deadline reminder for crop producers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an…
Biological Summit Highlights Promising Future and Short-Term Challenges
…other industry professionals. VP of Innovation with WGA, Walt Duflock said the biologicals sector holds tremendous potential for agriculture. However, much work still needs to be done to take full…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…It is the first project in the Water Storage Investment Program (WSIP) to complete the Proposition 1 requirements and appear before the Commission for a final award hearing. Photo by Pixabay on…
Almond Update: Industry Ups and Downs Highlighted in Almond Journey Podcast
…coming after the pandemic.” On the plus side, the slowdown within the supply chain has been working itself out. However, a drop in general consumption due to inflation is largely…
Grower Taking Initiative to Recharge Groundwater
…have a target of 25,000 acre-feet for the year and we’re tracking weekly our progress on that,” said Woolf. The work to recharge groundwater in the area has not been…
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Ant Populations
…they become a serious issue. “Controlling the ants now with baits works really, really well because you get them as the populations are starting to build. They’re out foraging, they…
Lamb Board Building Local Relationships
Localizing the love of lamb. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The continuing trend toward local food sourcing has put hometown butchers and specialty meat shops on the…
Animal Welfare Claims on Meat Packaging to Receive Further Scrutiny
…revision of how FSIS oversees animal-raising claims. FSIS will be focusing on reworking industry guidelines and is encouraging companies to enhance supporting documentation for claims made on packaging. Vilsack went…
USDA Seeks Fiscal Year 2024 Suggestions for Plant Protection Projects
The USDA wants suggestions for some of next year’s projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Jared Belson The deadly parasitic Varroa mite on the back…
AgNet Weekly: Rep John Duarte on Dignity Act
We spoke last month with Congressman John Duarte of California when he was one of only two Republicans to vote against H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act. He has…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Tuna Sear
…to Albert prepare Perfect Tuna Sear below. The California Kitchen: Perfect Tuna Sear For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
Tentative Port Labor Agreement Reached
A tentative port labor agreement has been reached between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). The new six-year contract will cover workers at…
Over One Million Acres Approved for General CRP Signup
…and Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP),” said Ducheneaux. “USDA will continue working to ensure producers and landowners have the information they need to take advantage of the options that work…