The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced additional funding opportunities for specialty crop growers. USDA’s Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program is expanding to include medium-sized businesses, in addition…
Food Prices May Be Going Down
We may be seeing a little relief in grocery prices. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Woman stands making purchases in the supermarket. Image by bodnarphoto/DepositPhotos USDA has…
Week in Review: More Water for CVP Contractors & Mixed Results for Nut Shipments
…with almond shipments increasing and decrease in pistachio shipments. Several industry groups have filed lawsuits against the EPA over its finalized emissions standards for heavy-duty and light- to medium-duty vehicles….
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
At the second annual Salinas Biological Summit on June 25-26, industry leaders are making headway on biological inputs as a tool for improving sustainability in agriculture. Biologicals are based on…
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
The U.S. is experiencing a significant shift from decades of agricultural trade surpluses to substantial trade deficits, with a projected record deficit of $32 billion for fiscal year 2024. American…
Almond Update: Managing Navel Orangeworm at Hull Split
As almond growers prepare for hull split season, management of navel orangeworm (NOW) is a top priority. Lauren Fann, a Pest Management Specialist with the Almond Board of California, provided…
Chevron Deference Overturned by Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Chevron deference rule, which has guided federal regulation for 40 years. This decision arose from a case involving the National Marine Fisheries Service…
Cookout Food Safety Tips
Some food safety tips for your Independence Day cookout. That’s coming up on this line of Ours. Using a digital thermometer when you barbecue beaf steak, spare ribs, poultry, and…
Payroll Costs for California Farmers Increased 244 Percent in 20 Years
Total payroll costs for California farmers have increased dramatically in 20 years. Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension in the Department of Ag and Resource Economics at UC Berkeley, Ali Hill…
Governor Signs Private Attorneys General Act Reform
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 92 and Assembly Bill 2288 to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). These reforms aim to help workers get fair compensation while…
Wide Range of Beef Prices
There’s a wide range of beef prices for holiday grilling. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Fresh raw red meat at the butcher shop. Image by Wirestock/DepositPhotos If…
Allocation Increased for CVP Ag Contractors South-of-Delta
The Bureau of Reclamation announced an increase in water supply allocation for south-of-Delta agricultural contractors in the Central Valley Project (CVP) from 40 percent to 50 percent. North-of-Delta contractors’ allocation…
Funding Available for Composting Projects
Funds available for composting projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Compost and composted soil as a composting pile of rotting food scraps turning into organic fertilizer. Image…
Nut Shipments Showing Varied Trends in Recent Months
Nut shipments showed varied trends in the month of May. The Blue Diamond Almonds Market Report shows that almond shipments were 226.1 million pounds in May, which denotes a 16…