…by 21 percent since 1961. Researchers say maximizing agriculture’s climate change mitigation potential is essential for sustainability, yet for most of the world’s producers, adapting to climate change and protecting…
Vilsack, Villalobos meeting Focused on Trade, ASF and Climate Change
The Department of Agriculture released a joint statement following bilateral meetings between Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Mexico’s Agriculture Secretary. Vilsack and Victor Villalobos met in Ames, Iowa, with meetings focused…
Plan Ahead for Bountiful Pumpkin Harvest Next Year
How to plan for bountiful pumpkin harvest next year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While some areas in the United States may be experiencing a pumpkin shortage…
Supply Chain Challenges to Be Addressed Through Executive Order
…engage in various activities aimed at alleviating some of the strain put on supply chains. The order includes efforts to help remedy the congestion at California ports as well as…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-21-21
…silent auction to The Almond Conference, and the establishment of domestic reliance agreements with the FDA. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more….
USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee
The Department of Agriculture appointed 13 new members and 17 returning members to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods. Committee members are chosen based on their expertise…
USDA Launches New Effort to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Poultry
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a stronger and more comprehensive effort to reduce Salmonella illnesses associated with poultry products. The agency is initiating several activities…
Almond Update: Silent Auction Returns to TAC With Added Support for FFA
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is once again holding a silent auction as part of The Almond Conference (TAC). After not holding an auction during last year’s virtual conference,…
Recycle Those Halloween Pumpkins After the Holiday
What to do with your Halloween pumpkins after the holiday is over. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Every year, thousands of pumpkins get tossed in the trash…
Federal Officials Seek Review of Water Management Plans
…Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project. Director of Sustainability for Western United Dairies and the California Cattle Council, Aubrey Bettencourt explained what that means for water…
New and Pending Changes to COVID Expectations for Employers
COVID expectations for employers could be on the horizon after recent action by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). Last month, Cal/OSHA issued a proposal to replace…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-20-21
…the most recent citrus cost study and efforts to address black fig fly issues in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more….
2022 World Ag Expo Chairman Announced
…crops. He has previously served as the International Agri-Center Board Chair, as well as being the 2014 Chairman of the California Cotton Growers Association and serving on the board of…
Tricks for Picking the Best Pumpkin This Year
Some tricks for picking the best pumpkin this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. With so many pumpkin varieties and characteristics, it’s hard to tell which pumpkin…