…them in the agriculture industry. The program aims to educate students and parents about the diversity and expansiveness of agriculture outside of the traditional farming and ranching jobs. “The idea…
SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Proposition 12 Challenge
…should not dictate farming practices for an entire nation.” Another petition filed by the North American Meat Institute arguing against Proposition 12 had previously been denied by SCOTUS back in…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…profits.” Ag groups such as National Milk Producers Foundation, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and U.S. Dairy Export Council have praised the advancement of the legislation. Farming organizations have been…
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
…2020 and 2021, the cost of production rose 12 percent. Farming expenses have increased every year since 2016. Some of the most profound cost increases have been for marketing, storage,…
VofV: Using Social Media to Educate the Masses about Agriculture
…education. Haden is a 17-year-old cattle farmer who has witnessed first-hand how technology has caused a chain reaction in the efficiency of farming and ranching. Over the years, he has…
Sunflowers Should be Included with Horticulture Farming
Several great reasons why sunflowers should be included with horticulture farming. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sunflowers are extremely easy to grow from seed, making them an…
What You Need to Know if You’re Considering Farming Cress
What you need to know if you’re considering farming cress. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Garden Cress Wikipedia Image/CC BY-SA 3.0 Cress is also known as pepperwort,…
VofV: Navigating Climate Change – A Guide on How to Use Technology to Foster Climate-Resilient Agriculture
…agriculture. She also speaks about how the development of agtech is a powerful solution to succession in farming – especially in a world where the industry is facing increasing regulations…
Program Helping Protect Pollinators from Invasive Pests
…long-term trends, factors that drive bee health, and ways to safeguard honey bee populations. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Program Helping Protect Pollinators from Invasive…
Secretary Vilsack Urges Caution in Statements About Ukraine
…would have been used in farming applications,” Secretary Vilsack said. “So, he is requesting, primarily from European countries, additional fuel supplies. That was his single ask.” “I think he is,…
Benefits of Implementing a Cover Crop System in Tree Nuts
…series of benefits related to soil structure, bee health, and weed pressures. Crop Consultant with California Ag Solutions, Cary Crum said he has been working with a walnut grower in…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
California’s budget has allotted $32 million for projects to reduce methane created from California dairies. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation has…
USDA Makes Important Updates to Farm Loan Programs
…with an emphasis on historically underserved farmers. Farm loans are critical for producers in providing access to the necessary capital to run a farming operation. “USDA remains committed to examining…
Using Soil Blocks for Better Seed Starting
…start seedlings in. It’s inexpensive, easier for transplanting, promotes healthy root systems, and is eco-friendly. And the best part, no transplanting to larger pots. To get started, you will need…