…efforts to reduce the price at the pump with year-round E15, fine-tuning soil testing in large operations to get a more accurate picture and wineries getting a better understanding of…
Wineries to Work Through Smoke Exposure with More Understanding of Impact
Better understanding of smoke exposure in grapes could make wineries more open to work with growers. The issue of smoke exposure has been particularly difficult for growers in years of…
Progress Made on Sites Reservoir Project Development
…billion loan through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA). It will be the largest loan made through the WIFIA program once finalized. Sites Project Authority Chairman Fritz Durst…
VofV: Using Social Media to Educate the Masses about Agriculture
…become an advocate for using TikTok and Instagram to educate consumers about agriculture to garner more industry support. Listen as he shares tips on helping the public better understand where…
Fresno State Prepares the Next Generation of Agriculture Teachers
…enjoy doing it, the rewards are going to be much greater than the paycheck.” Dr. Rocca said, “The paycheck’s nice, and obviously, there are high-paying jobs that may be better…
Gene-Edited Beef Cattle Receive Low-Risk Determination from FDA
…‘no’ either. So, it’s kind of turning a blind eye to some extent because they know this is a really low risk product and they’ve got better things to do…
Industry Groups Ask CARB for Regulatory Relief Amidst Supply Chain Challenges
…in meeting the requirements of the regulation. The group cites a report from ACT Research indicating that used truck prices have increased more than 80 percent since January 2021. The…
Program Helping Protect Pollinators from Invasive Pests
…help better understand the factors threatening bees, and how to take effective action to protect them and the crops they pollinate. Survey samples will be collected from 39 States and…
Farm Bureau Leadership Program Provides Students with Soft Skills
…experience, and governmental experience. These activities take students all over the state of California to different college campuses, agricultural facilities, and government offices. Through these activities, as well as training…
Benefits of Implementing a Cover Crop System in Tree Nuts
…process. The urine actually becomes like a biostimulant for the microbial community that’s there, but it’s actually been specifically designed for that community. So, it really ramps up that process.”…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…climate change,” said NRCS Chief Terry Cosby, “But we have more work to do. Reports like this one help us better understand conservation approaches and make improvements to increase positive…
USDA Makes Important Updates to Farm Loan Programs
Farm loan programs are being updated as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) efforts to provide more equitable services. The changes are designed to better support current borrowers,…
Using Soil Blocks for Better Seed Starting
How to use soil blocks for better seed starting. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Soil Blocks Pinterest Image Soil blocking involves creating compressed blocks of soil to…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
…recently introduced the Agriculture Right to Repair Act to require equipment manufacturers to make it easier for farmers to make repairs. “I’ve been a farmer my whole life, and I’ve…