…hindered growers’ ability to access orchards and implement sanitation programs last season, further underscoring the importance of sanitation efforts in preventing NOW damage. “If you take that in conjunction with…
Food Insecurity in U.S. Households with Older Adults
…Of Ours program here. Food Insecurity in U.S. Households with Older Adults Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
Almond Matters: Maximizing Orchard Health During Dormancy
…Burkdoll said a good dormant program targets a whole spectrum of pests, not just navel orangeworm, which was particularly problematic this year. “You can effectively kill mites, overwintering mites, the…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…current and future pesticides,” he said. “It will threaten crops, grower incomes, conservation practices, public health, vital infrastructure, and ultimately raise food prices for families amidst record high inflation.” Newhouse…
Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches, Walnuts
…The changes may be gradual, with major changes noticed within 20 years. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches,…
Final Environmental Impact Report for Delta Conveyance Project Released
…losses from weather extremes. It also seems to address earthquake preparedness and compliance with water quality regulations. Additionally, the project incorporates a Community Benefits Program to ensure local communities receive…
EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act to Address USDA Food Purchases
…in purchasing commodities for nutrition programs. The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act aims to include a more diverse range of producers in food procurement programs. With an annual expenditure of approximately…
No Kitchens in Future Homes?
…Joanna Guza via the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. No Kitchens in Future Homes? Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Equipment Replacement Incentives Are Working
…turnover of older agricultural equipment through federal programs like the Diesel Emission Reduction Act and state initiatives like Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) Program. On hand for…
Partnership for U.S. Forests
A new partnership to improve the nation’s forests. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The nonprofit conservation organization American Forests is teaming up with the USDA Forest Service…
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA
…conservation practices approved by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) without affecting crop insurance coverage. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) updated the Good Farming Practices Handbook to align more with overall…
Almond Matters: Putting Dormancy Programs into Action
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., dormancy programs are being put into action throughout the state. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said…
New Nutritional Campaign Launches on Wheat
…Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. New Nutritional Campaign Launches on Wheat Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist,…
Potential Impact to Fertilizer Markets by Middle East Conflict
…be choked off.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Potential Impact to Fertilizer Markets by Middle East Conflict Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…