The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced additional funding opportunities for specialty crop growers. USDA’s Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program is expanding to include medium-sized businesses, in addition…
Food Prices May Be Going Down
We may be seeing a little relief in grocery prices. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Woman stands making purchases in the supermarket. Image by bodnarphoto/DepositPhotos USDA has…
Week in Review: More Water for CVP Contractors & Mixed Results for Nut Shipments
…with almond shipments increasing and decrease in pistachio shipments. Several industry groups have filed lawsuits against the EPA over its finalized emissions standards for heavy-duty and light- to medium-duty vehicles….
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
At the second annual Salinas Biological Summit on June 25-26, industry leaders are making headway on biological inputs as a tool for improving sustainability in agriculture. Biologicals are based on…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 07-05-24
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Michigan Cherry Production Keeps National Totals Up
…and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota….
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 07-04-24
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Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
The U.S. is experiencing a significant shift from decades of agricultural trade surpluses to substantial trade deficits, with a projected record deficit of $32 billion for fiscal year 2024. American…
Almond Update: Managing Navel Orangeworm at Hull Split
As almond growers prepare for hull split season, management of navel orangeworm (NOW) is a top priority. Lauren Fann, a Pest Management Specialist with the Almond Board of California, provided…
Safety When Grilling and Smoking on the Fourth of July
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AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 07-03-24
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Chevron Deference Overturned by Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Chevron deference rule, which has guided federal regulation for 40 years. This decision arose from a case involving the National Marine Fisheries Service…
Cookout Food Safety Tips
Some food safety tips for your Independence Day cookout. That’s coming up on this line of Ours. Using a digital thermometer when you barbecue beaf steak, spare ribs, poultry, and…
Thirty Million Farm Acres Abandoned Since 1986
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