Ag officials from Nebraska and two other states have decided to invest more money into the ethanol-based fuel market in California. The Journal Star says the Nebraska Corn Board and…
Rising Rail Freight Costs Squeezing Farmers and Ranchers Incomes
The domestic rail transportation network is vital to moving products and goods supplied by America’s farmers and ranchers. Over 33 million carloads of U.S. goods moved up and down the…
Thinking Outside the Box for Drought Resilient Pasture Research Project
Looking at improving the drought resilience of California rangelands may require some nontraditional approaches. As drought has impacted nearly all of the six million acres of rangeland in California, improving…
Higher-Skilled Labor Pool Will Be Key to Keeping U.S. Ag Competitive
With the necessary advances being made to ag technologies, it will be critical to continue advancing the skills of the ag workforce. President and CEO of Western Growers, Dave Puglia…
Growing Pine Nuts is Straightforward, with Patience and Space
How to grow your own nutty treat that’s been used in kitchens for thousands of years. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Leila Issa on Unsplash…
Drought Relief Waterbird Program Now Accepting Applications
Concerns regarding the condition of habitat for migratory birds have resulted in the development of the Drought Relief Waterbird Program. The California Department of Water Resources is supporting the program…
Ag Industry Gathers to Encourage Governor Newsom to Veto AB 616
A rally organized by the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) sought to encourage Governor Gavin Newsom to veto AB 616. Agricultural industry members gathered at the south steps of the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-10-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s walnut production projected to come down 15 percent,…
California Walnut Production Projected to Come Down 15 Percent
California walnut production is expected to decline by about 15 percent this year, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Walnut production is forecast at 670,000 tons, down from 785,000…
Hemp: Controversial Plant that is Gaining Popularity
A controversial plant that is gaining popularity and what you need to know about growing it yourself. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hemp is growing in popularity…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering nationwide high gas and diesel prices, how to score…
AFBF Urges USDA to Address Supply Chain Issues
The American Farm Bureau Federation urges the Department of Agriculture to address supply chain issues facing farmers and ranchers. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the organization details…
Latest Ag Economy Barometer Released
The Monthly Ag Economy Barometer rose four points in August to 138. The modest rise was primarily attributable to an improvement in the Current Conditions Index, which climbed 9 points…
Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Coming Up September 23
The annual Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day will be held in-person on Thursday, September 23. The event will take place at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center in…