An update from G20 agricultural ministers meeting. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By actionphoto50/DepositPhotos image Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small provides highlights from the G20 Agricultural…
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
By Digifuture/DepositPhotos image The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $17.6 million to fund research aimed at protecting the health and welfare of farm animals. The…
New Funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced new funding for its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for 2025. The program helps landowners protect and…
Economic Template and AgTech Assist Platform from Western Growers
Salinas, CA: Farm workers toil in the lettuce field to bring the harvest to market. By woodkern/DepositPhotos image Addressing labor issues with new technologies can be a complicated process. Senior…
FFAR Grant to Support Carrot Research at UC Davis
By belchonock/DepositPhotos image A research project seeks to improve carrots resistance to challenging conditions like water shortages and disease. The project funded by a half a million dollar grant from…
Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall Workshop October 17
By kojoty/DepositPhotos image UC Cooperative Extension and Cal Poly are hosting the Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall Workshop next month in San Luis Obispo. The Rangeland Restoration and Improvement Workshop…
NCBA/PLC on ESA Amendment Act
By pklimenko/DepositPhotos image The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) are giving strong support for the Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2024, introduced by Rep….
Economic Benefits from Farmers Markets
The economic benefits of farmers markets. That’s coming up on This Land Of Ours. By darklight_photography/DepositPhotos Farmers Markets provide benefits for the vendors as well as the communities they serve….
Banks Urged to Stop Financing Livestock Production
Image by maxym/DepositPhotos image More than 100 climate groups are pressuring JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and other private banks to stop financing global meat and dairy companies. Agriculture Dive Dot Com…
Good Food Price Inflation Milestone
Food price inflation hits a milestone and it’s a good thing. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours Image by lightsource/DepositPhotos There’s some good news for food shoppers in…
Almond Update: Almond Conference Hotels Available Today
Almond Conference hotels are officially available beginning at noon Pacific Time on September 12. Senior Specialist of Industry Relations for the Almond Board of California (ABC), Rebbeca Bailey said those…
USDA Expands Wildfire Protection Efforts
USDA expands wildfire protection efforts. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by piyato/DepositPhotos The USDA is expanding the scope of its efforts to reduce wildfires. Gary Crawford has…
NPPC Pushes for Prop 12 Changes
Image by accept001/DepositPhotos image Pork producers around the nation continue to decide if they’ll conform to California’s new animal housing requirements or opt not to sell meat for that state….
The Uniqueness of Farmers Markets
Do you have a favorite farmers market? A look at why they each have their own feel. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Shelley Pauls on…