…their lifetime. But year in and year out, our producers take this huge financial risk because they believe in the work they are doing, they believe in living and raising…
Battle Over Atrazine Continues
…until September 6. We’re asking farmers to make comments to the docket at EPA and you can find out all you want to know about this at www.fightepa.com. You need to…
Family Farm Living Expenses
Inflation is hitting everyone, but what does it mean for the farm family? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Alexander Mils on Unsplash A study by…
Over Three Million Acres Accepted in Grassland CRP Signup
…and soils. “This year’s record-breaking Grassland CRP signup demonstrates the continued success and value of investments in voluntary, producer-led, working lands conservation programs,” State Executive Director in California, Blong Xiong…
Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs
Mexican-American farm workers are hoeing between rows of potatoes on this large Central California farm. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com When ag labor costs rise, specialty crop growers are usually…
Almond Update: Lower Objective Measurement Not Necessarily Bad for Industry
…by little. But because of what went on for the last 12 months we’ve created this huge backlog,” Waycott noted. “So, we’ve got to work through those issues and having…
USDA Helping Issue Child Food Benefits for Summer
Helping keep kids fed during summer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Children eating healthy food at home or kindergarten The USDA is partnering with states and territories…
MSOB: Considering Differences in Seaweed-Based Biostimulants
…liberate and create different bioactives. Which means they can all work a little bit differently,” Little explained. Understanding the differences in the functionality of different seaweed-based biostimulants can help producers…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Clean Now for A Successful Harvest Season Later
…Burkdoll noted. “The baits typically work well because they take the bait back to the colony and the colony gets knocked out. One of the products that I like that…
VofV: Albert Keck, Part Two: It’s Time to Stop Just Preaching to the Choir About Ag
…out more at WGA.com. Hadley Date Gardens President and Western Growers Chair of the Board Albert Keck returns to the podcast to talk about what it will take for farmers…
Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Ag Literacy Grants
…existing programs. Organizations and schools can work with local Farm Bureaus to apply for the grants, which are available on a competitive basis. Grants are awarded twice a year, in…
Pace of Agricultural Land Loss Creates Cause for Concern
…could be compromised over the coming years if current trends continue. The report, Farms Under Threat 2040: Choosing an Abundant Future, notes that 2,000 acres of agricultural land were lost…
Winegrape Assessment Rate Has Been Set for 2022 Harvest
…work of the PD/GWSS Board members, who represent the industry,” CAWG Chair Tom Slater said in a news release. “Their due diligence, including choosing to invest in a science audit,…
Farm Dog of the Year Nominations Closing Soon
…pets together, as well as those that help our communities and environment thrive. Purina is part of Nestlé, a global leader in Nutrition, Health and Wellness. For more information, visit purina.com or subscribe…