All you need to know about growing your own winter squash. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. An assortment of winter squashes By Californiacondor – Own work, CC…
Cattle Contract Library Act Moving Forward
The bipartisan Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 was recently passed by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. Several industry groups have levied support for the legislation, including the American Farm…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show goes over the latest executive order from Governor Gavin Newsom, where California sits for…
Global Ag Productivity Growth Off Target for 2050 Demand
An annual report from Virginia Tech University shows agriculture is behind the pace of meeting the productivity needs of 2050. The 2021 Global Agricultural Productivity Report urges the acceleration of…
Vilsack, Villalobos meeting Focused on Trade, ASF and Climate Change
The Department of Agriculture released a joint statement following bilateral meetings between Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Mexico’s Agriculture Secretary. Vilsack and Victor Villalobos met in Ames, Iowa, with meetings focused…
Plan Ahead for Bountiful Pumpkin Harvest Next Year
How to plan for bountiful pumpkin harvest next year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While some areas in the United States may be experiencing a pumpkin shortage…
Supply Chain Challenges to Be Addressed Through Executive Order
After months of port congestion creating supply chain challenges, Governor Gavin Newsom has taken action to address the issue. On Wednesday, Newsom signed an executive order directing state agencies to…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-21-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show includes reports on allowances for retrofits in NOX exempt areas, the return of the…
USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee
The Department of Agriculture appointed 13 new members and 17 returning members to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods. Committee members are chosen based on their expertise…
USDA Launches New Effort to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Poultry
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a stronger and more comprehensive effort to reduce Salmonella illnesses associated with poultry products. The agency is initiating several activities…
Almond Update: Silent Auction Returns to TAC With Added Support for FFA
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is once again holding a silent auction as part of The Almond Conference (TAC). After not holding an auction during last year’s virtual conference,…
Recycle Those Halloween Pumpkins After the Holiday
What to do with your Halloween pumpkins after the holiday is over. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Every year, thousands of pumpkins get tossed in the trash…
Federal Officials Seek Review of Water Management Plans
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced its intention to once again update water management plans for California. Earlier in the month, Reclamation announced the reinitiation of consultation on its Long-Term…
New and Pending Changes to COVID Expectations for Employers
COVID expectations for employers could be on the horizon after recent action by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). Last month, Cal/OSHA issued a proposal to replace…