…as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn…
Almond Update: Application Deadline Approaching for ABC Committees and Workgroups
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is looking for new members to join its 11 committees and workgroups that help guide the organization’s actions and direction. Individual participation in these…
Complexity of Heat Illness
The complexity of heat illness. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By j.dudzinski/DepositPhotos image One expert says heat illness is a complex medical issue and it’s hard to…
Additional Federal Funding for California Water Infrastructure
The Department of the Interior announced additional funding to help support water infrastructure in California. A total of $242 million is being allocated to improve water storage and conveyance in…
Producers Encouraged to Submit Crop Acreage Reports Before Deadline
Farmers are being reminded to report their crop acreage to their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office after planting is complete, with most reports due by July 15. Deadlines can…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 06-19-24
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Up To $50 Million Available for Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $50 million in 2024 to support local projects aimed at protecting, restoring, and enhancing wetlands on agricultural lands. USDA’s Natural…
NRCS Resources for Pollinator Week
Bumblebee insect on white blooming cherry blossom. Bumblebee insect. The family of bees. Blossoming of whiskey. White flower. The Cherry Orchard. Pollination of trees. Nectar. By malaha3/DepositPhotos image Supporting pollinators…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Priorities Prior to Hull Split
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., growers are preparing for the onset of hull split. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll expects the…
Importance of a Pollinator Garden
Have you planted a pollinator garden? Why they’re important, coming up on This Land of Ours. Monarch butterfly and bumble bee pollinate garden milkweed flowers By MediaMarketing/DepositPhotos image June 17…
Amicus Briefs Filed Supporting Fight Against Card Check Law
…farm groups including the California Farm Bureau Federation and California Association of Winegrape Growers have filed a brief as part of Wonderful Nurseries’ lawsuit against the Agricultural Labor Relations Board…
Proposals for New Conservation Practices for Healthy Soils Program Sought
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is inviting proposals for new conservation practices to be included in its Healthy Soils Program (HSP). As part of the California Healthy…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 06-18-24
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Groundwater Recharge Efforts Gain Momentum in San Joaquin Valley
Efforts to replenish groundwater in California’s San Joaquin Valley have surged under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Significant progress was reported in 2023, following a comprehensive survey of local water…