How to grow Pineapple no matter where you live. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. You may not know it, but you don’t have to live in a…
Week in Review: Port Congestion as Bad as Ever, USDA to Invest in Drought Relief
…improvements can be made to California’s infrastructure to help support a more resilient meat supply chain. The beef and dairy sectors are making progress toward the goal of becoming climate…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
…million has been allocated for livestock producers that suffered losses due to drought or wildfire in 2021. “California’s farmers and ranchers have experienced substantial crop damage due to wildfire and…
Governor Newsom Signs $15 Billion Climate Package
…in California. Signed at the site of the KNP Complex in Sequoia National Park, the bills address several areas of need for the state. The climate package covers a wide…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show covers the latest climate package signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, information on California walnut…
Joint Initiative Seeks to Promote Competition in the Beef Supply Chain
…urge the Department of Justice and USDA to consider a full complement of policy tools needed to support competition in beef, for the benefit of consumers and producers. Between 1980…
American Bumblebees Could be Listed as Endangered
Image by Josef Pichler from Pixabay The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the American bumblebee, whose populations have plummeted by nearly 90 percent, may warrant Endangered Species Act protection….
Essentials You Will Need to Attract Pollinators
The essentials you’ll need attract pollinators to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Laura Ockel on Unsplash Photo by David Clode on Unsplash Rather…
Ag Groups Seek Supreme Court Appeal of Proposition 12
Ag groups are continuing to push back against the coming implementation of California’s Proposition 12. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) have petitioned the…
Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
…Valley will no longer be permitted by 2025. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has allocated more than $178 million to help producers implement alternatives to agricultural burning….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show covers state support for using agriculture to mitigate climate change, the current state of…
Applications Now Open to Compete in AgSharks Pitch Competition
Western Growers (WG) and S2G Ventures are now accepting applications for the 2021 AgSharks Competition. The fourth-annual AgSharks Competition will provide agtech startups access to produce leaders and funding to…
Are There Benefits of Starting a Pollinator Garden?
What is a pollinator garden, and why you should start your own. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pollinator gardens are great way to attract all sorts of insects…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
…press release. “Through this comprehensive set of investments, USDA will take action to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever, assist producers grappling with drought and market disruptions, and help…