The use of the H-2A program has more than tripled over the last decade. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, the number of H-2A positions…
UCCE Sutter-Yuba-Colusa Webinars and Meeting Coming Up in October
UC Cooperative Extension Sutter-Yuba-Colusa is holding grower meetings in October to provide research updates on some of the major crops in the Sacramento Valley. The classes will be relevant to…
Tropical Fruit Easy to Grow Only Requiring Heat and Moisture
A super-easy tropical fruit to grow that only requires heat and moisture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by jitendra1 from Pixabay If you’re lucky enough to…
Congress Encouraged to Fund Water and Wildfire Solutions in Reconciliation Package
A national coalition representing multiple interests has sent a letter highlighting several areas that need to be addressed in the reconciliation package. The coalition includes agricultural organizations, water agencies, and…
Health Bite: Best Meat to Eat on a Diet
More people are struggling with their weight than ever before and the vast majority are losing the battle. Hi, I’m Rachel Eslick with your AgNet West Health Bite and today…
Citrus Production Declines in Volume and Value
…row of declining production numbers. While not as substantial as volume, citrus value fell by three percent compared to last year. Data shows the value of the U.S. citrus crop…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-21-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show covers agriculture’s reaction to the latest development with Senate Bill 559, Canada’s new requirements…
McKinney Named New CEO of NASDA
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) announced that Ted McKinney is the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. The group says he will lead NASDA in amplifying the…
Common Diseases to Look Out for to Protect the Citrus Crop
Some common diseases to look out for to protect your citrus crop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Disease progress of citrus canker. Growing homegrown citrus fruits is…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-20-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show is filled with stories about the proposed tax changes that could affect agriculture, food…
Cryan Joining AFBF as Chief Economist
The American Farm Bureau Federation Announced Dr. Roger Cryan will join the organization as chief economist next month. Cryan joins Farm Bureau after serving as director of the Department of…
U.S. Dairy Industry Advances Solutions to Deliver a More Sustainable and Secure Food System
The U.S. dairy community is reaffirming its commitment to be part of the climate solution, pledging to address its total greenhouse gas footprint. The industry is also setting goals to…
Ag Coalition Pleads for Action Addressing Ocean Carriers
A total of 76 agricultural organizations are calling on federal officials to address the ongoing challenges with ocean carriers. In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, the ag groups…
Citrus Grove Protection Involves Looking Out for Pests
…of growing citrus fruits. But there is a downside – plenty of pests and diseases. And, some of these problems can make growing citrus trees troublesome, if not impossible. Aphids…