…NASDA setting their advocacy priorities for the Farm Bill and the state’s investment in climate-smart ag underscores its value. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
NASDA Sets Priorities For Farm Bill Advocacy
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) have set their eyes on 10 specific policy areas to advocate for as the process to craft the 2023 Farm Bill…
Poisonous Plants Harmful to Horses on the Farm
The plants that can be harmful, or poisonous, to horses on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. With so many plants out in the wild, it’s…
Problems that can Plague Your Fig Tree Crop
…But, like anything else on the farm, they are susceptible to problems. Such as black or sour-smelling figs. This is caused by a bacteria or a few different yeasts. Insects…
Predators that Threaten a Beekeeper’s Hive on the Farm
The common predators that can threaten a beekeeper’s hive on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Beehive boxes house bees for pollinating blueberry bushes. Wild animals…
Ag Groups Continue to Weigh-In on WOTUS Rulemaking Process
…courts.” Comments submitted by groups such as American Agri-Women and the National Farmers Union have highlighted uncertainties that would be created under the proposed changes to WOTUS. Many farm groups…
Farm Groups Oppose Court’s Grey Wolf Decision
Some farm groups are expressing disappointment over a court’s ruling to return the grey wolf to the endangered species list. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a…
Record Setting Ag Exports Surpass 2021 Expectations
According to trade information from the U.S. Department of Commerce, ag exports set a new record in 2021. Exports of American farm and food products totaled $177 billion, surpassing forecasts…
Enrollment Deadline for Dairy Risk Management Programs Extended
…dairy farmers have faced unprecedented uncertainty, from the ongoing pandemic to protracted natural disasters. As producers continue to manage these interconnected challenges, FSA has tools at the ready to provide…
Automated Weeder Technology Advancing at Right Time, Given Labor Availability
…Crop and Weed Science Farm Advisor for the Central Coast region, Richard Smith said the lack of available workers has made automated weeders more of a necessity in some cases….
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in the Senate
…basis related to total tonnage moving through U.S. ports. Supporters of the Senate version of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act include the California Farm Bureau Federation, National Milk Producers Federation,…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…20, 2022 Manager’s Bulletin, the frequently asked questions or farmers.gov/coronavirus. Additional Pandemic Assistance These flexibilities are part of USDA’s broader response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, RMA recently provided $59.5 million in…
Almond Update: Whole Orchard Recycling Highlighted in Mini-Doc
…a single idea can spark a change for an entire industry.” Throughout the video, Dr. Holtz details his experience growing up on the farm and how the seed for WOR…
Lawmakers Continue to Press Biden Administration for Supply Chain Relief
…the ongoing issues and how they are impacting U.S. exports. The letter has also been endorsed by nearly two dozen agricultural groups, including the Almond Alliance, Western Growers, California Farm…