…More than 98 percent of American households purchased meat last year with 43 percent indicating they are buying more meat than before the pandemic. “Americans feel better than ever about…
MSOB: Endophytes Act as ‘Vaccine’ in Carrot Study
…Hoagland details the research which showed how the bacteria-based endophytes showed the most impact on the plant’s immune health. “They acted in a way to boost the immune response in…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Support Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
…provide better assistance for small and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. As part of the announcement, FSA has reopened the application window for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access, Climate Resilient Farms and Worker Protection Bond Act was introduced by Assemblymember Robert Rivas. Sponsors of the bill include American Farmland Trust (AFT), the Center…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…build resilience to climate change, and hasten economic recovery. In the coming weeks and months, we look forward to reviewing the plan and subsequent legislation in greater detail, including the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-06-21
…are a possibility as the farmworker population continues to get vaccinated, and AB 434 which looks to mitigate statewide wildfires through better grazing access. Tune in to the show for…
AB 434 Looks to Mitigate California Wildfires Through Better Grazing Access
…Wildfires Through Better Grazing Access About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
Federal Agencies Asked to Address California Wildfire Problems
…all but ensures an ever-expanding fire season in the years to come, we must begin to adapt our federal resources to better align with needs on the ground.” The letter…
Supreme Court to Decide Union Access Rules for California Farms
The Supreme Court of the United States recently heard opening arguments about a case involving union access on California farms. At issue is California’s Agricultural Labor Relations Act that was…
Gene Discovery Potential to Make Peaches More Resilient to Stress
…seven regions in China, the team determined which genes help trees better adapt to a variety of environmental conditions. Similar work identifying genes to help crops adapt to inclement weather…
Common Diseases to Watch for When Growing Asparagus
…to act early and often. Proper watering and ample amounts of air circulation are doubly important to make sure your plants don’t suffer from any life-threatening illnesses. If you need…
American Jobs Plan to Improve Broadband and Water Infrastructure
…to create millions of jobs and better position the U.S. to compete against other countries. “The American Jobs Plan is a once-in-a-century capital investment in America that will meet our…
Floor Options to Consider for Your Chicken Coop
Some floor options to consider for your chicken coop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Andy M. from Pixabay Whether you decide to build your own…
Dismal Snowpack Survey Reflects Third Driest Year on Record
The latest manual snow survey from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) reflects a dismal snowpack. The April 1 manual snow survey at Phillips Station garnered better results than the…